Lot 55
  • 55

A Malayer rug, West Persia

Estimate
4,500 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • wool pile
  • approximately 204 by 136cm; 6ft. 9in., 4ft. 6in.
with very unusual metal-thread wrapped sidecords

Condition

Overall measurements: 136cm across the top, 136cm across the bottom, 204cm the left hand side, 192cm the right hand side. Overall in very smart condition. Pile generally even closely sheared 2-3mm overall. A very minor section of old moth damage lower left hand corner. Sidecords are tarnished silver metal wrapped round a light orange coloured thread probably silk, this is a very unusual feature. Ends back stitched with trimmed warp fringes, approx 12mm. Ready to use.
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