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Lot 267: A Large Afghan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet in Golden Yellow with Elephant Foot Guls

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Start price: £60

Buyer's Premium:

An Afghan hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a vibrant mustard-yellow field. The carpet is constructed with a wool pile on a likely cotton foundation, with the hand-knotting confirmed by the clear representation of the pattern on the reverse side.

Dimensions: Not provided.


Condition report:

The carpet shows significant signs of age and heavy use throughout. There is overall wear to the pile, with several areas worn down to the underlying foundation. The fringes at both ends are heavily worn and uneven, showing significant losses and fraying. The selvages show some minor fraying. The colour is somewhat faded and uneven across the field. Surface dirt and dust are present; professional cleaning and fringe repair are recommended.