A Heriz carpet, Northwest Persia, first quarter 20th century

Overall measurements: 297cm across the top, 288cm across the bottom, 377cm from the right, 383cm from the left. Pile generally even 4-5mm with small areas down to knotbars. Scattered areas of re-piling, most noticeable in the salmon border on the right hand side one third down from the top, this measures approx. 10 by 3cm. There is slight convex bowing to the bottom of the carpet, as visible from the photograph. Original flatweave fringing to top, missing at bottom where warps are exposed and used as fringing - not overlocked. There are minor scattered repairs throughout. Carpet would benefit from a clean. A good decorative piece, ready to place.
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