When this texture is applied to the bump mapping parameter of a shader node, such as Blinn. The texture doesn't get pinched as yours has. So I think it's because you have too many isoparms all coming together at that one point.
Try building the lemom with allot less isoparms.
To make your texture repeat, do this to your Texture placement node:
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