A Ziegler Mahal carpet, Central Persia

Pile ranges from 1/8th of an inch in a few scattered areas to low to knotheads in most areas. A 7x6 inch irregularly shaped reweave in upper end of field. Lower end guardborders with a 15x3 inch reweave. Upper right corner with small reweaves. Scattered foldwear, oxidized medium and dark browns, most now repiled. Further scattered repiling to madder red field. Scattered tinting to areas of foldwear. A 7" repaired slit into left side border. Some further smaller scattered repaired slits. Sides overcast, ends secured with blanket stitch. Minor scattered spot stains and surface dirt. Fully restored and ready for use.
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