An Ersari Engsi, West Turkestan

the quartered madder, blue and ivory field of 'hatshlu' format, with double 'E' border surmounted at the upper end with squared panels each with sections of 'Salor' gul motifs

Overall measurements: 152cm across the top, 150cm across the bottom, 180cm along left side, 183cm along right side Pile variable, up to 3-4mm in depth, with areas of wear/corrosion to knot bars; rewoven area on right hand side along outer edge of inner white ground border, approximately 42cm in length and 2.5cm wide (repaired split?); repiled area in left hand border 19 by 11cm, other scattered areas of repiling; tip of lower right hand corner rewoven; ends overlocked, side cords re-overcast. A handsome rug in ready to use condition.
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