This charming Dagestan prayer rug was badly damaged. Not only was the pile
worn to the foundations in the field and lower border, but there was also a
large hole and substantial portions of the outer border were missing. This
latter damage required rebuilding the foundation of the areas that were
lost, and then repiling them. The repiling of the field was exceptionally
difficult because the pile was low, and such low pile is the hardest to
match or replace. Now we can once again enjoy the beauty of its design and
color. |
