A Khorassan Carpet, East Persia

328cm across the top, 339cm horizontally through the centre, 349cm across the bottom, 480cm along the left, 486cm the right side. Generally even 2-4mm pile. Some small surface marks. Scattered areas of re-piling and re-weaving throughout, most noticeable top border including largest approx 15cm along left hand side of this border. Losses at both ends, re-overcast sidecords. A very decorative and usable carpet.
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