A Kazak rug, Southwest Caucasus

Please note the illustration in the printed catalogue is incorrect for this lot. The correct image is in the online catalogue at sothebys.com. Pile ranges from near original 1/6th in. with dark browns oxidized to knotheads and spot foundation. Some foldwear also low to knotheads. A 5in. by 1in. reweave in center inner guard borders. Another 3in. by 1in. reweave in upper right inner guard borders and a small reweave at center of rug approx. 1in. by 1in. Some scattered spot stains with a large 5in. by 2in. stain in upper right border and next to it a 2in. by 1.5in. patch. Small reweave of approx. 3in. by 1in. in lower right corner. Sides reselvaged, now fraying. Missing end barber pole guard stripe and losses into dark guard border. Ends with remnants of cloth tape, now fraying, recommend securing. Will enhance with cleaning and some restoration. Very flexible handle, good vibrant colors.
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