A small Bidjar carpet, Northwest Persia

358cm the left, 356cm the right, 220cm the top, 220cm the bottom. Pile generally even 3mm, down to knotbars and foundation in localised areas, for example inner small border towards the top of the lower right quadrant and also the upper mihrab in the ivory. The bottom border reduced through wear, not overlocked, the top border slightly reduced and partially overlocked - would benefit from attention. One split repair to the left central side approx 43cm and another the right central side 'L' shaped measuring 18cm and 6cm. some darker areas to the ivory field. Localised wear throughout. Original sidecords. This is an attractive and well balanced carpet. Would benefit from professional cleaning and overlocking recommended but otherwise ready to place
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