An Akstafa rug, East Caucasus

Overall measurements; 122cm across the top, 127cm across the bottom, 294cm left hand side, 291cm right hand side. Pile generally good 1-2mm with areas of wear to knotheads across middle red medallion, and oxidisation to dark browns and grey greens, some minor areas of wear to knotbars elsewhere. Repair approx 18cm by 1.5cm along vertical axis top of middle white medallion. Original sidecords with some restoration right side, partially replaced dark brown guard and sidecord on left hand side. Outermost tips of upper corners re-wove. Ends overlocked at both ends. Some surface spotting, would benefit from a clean. An attractive old example.
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For further examples of Akstafas' within this sale please see lots 1, 15, and 38.