A Kazak long rug, West Caucasus

117cm across the top, 130cm across the bottom, 262cm along the left side, 270cm along the right side. With soft lustrous wool. Pile 3-5mm. Some oxidisation to dark browns, commensurate with dye. There is a small rectangular re-weave approximately 8 by 6cm between two 'guls' third up from the bottom. Another section of re-piling just below left of the patch, this is a horizontal repair along old fold. Later yellow knotted fringing overlocked at both ends. Some small sections of repair at each end. Re-overcast sidecords Otherwise in very good usable condition. Original madder flatweave at ends. Would benefit from a professional clean. A stylish and decorative work.
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