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Wondering if anyone knows anything about Vicuna rugs/pelts? We've come into possession of one and I gather they're quite valuable but don't really know what to do with it or how to sell it? It's around 100 years old (stamped by Bolivian La Paz Customs and Excise) and is around 170 x 130cm.
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I dont know anything about these types of rugs, but it would be cool if you could post a picture.
Thanks
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Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Dealers, Member Joined: 5/4/2009(UTC) Posts: 453 Points: 1,380 Location: Glasgow, UK
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They are animal pelts very similar to Alpaca. But based on research the Vicuna only produce around 1-2 lbs of fur/hair every two years. Little-Persia attached the following image(s):
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Wow!! Looks like it is soft, and if thats all the animal produces I would assume this rug is worth some money.
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