拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

The pile generally low to knot-heads throughout with visible spot foundation in areas, an approx. 1 ft. wide worn area running through the carpet lengthwise with generally lower pile as visible in illustration. Scattered re-piling throughout, some scattered re-stitched areas. Scattered re-weaves throughout, including, but not limited to upper end, guard borders and part of border, several re-weaves of different sizes in the field and several re-weaves to the lower end border (approx. 50% re-woven). Scattered re-weaves to the side borders. Upper end of field and around the central axis, some cobbled holes and slits. Sides re-selvedged, now fraying in areas. As mentioned, both end guard borders are re-woven and now lacking guard stripes at lower end; ends secured with a chain stitch. Scattered spot stains and surface dirt, extensive restorations, supple handle, iconic design, vibrant colors.