I am a new forum user and glad to have to opportunity to post. I purchased a vintage Kara Kashan rug measuring at a garage sale over the weekend for $100 and my wife suggests that it was a foolish purchase and that the rug is best suited for the trash heap. Although it has some condition issues as seen in the photos, I was attracted to the vibrant colors and pattern. It has a label on the back identifying it as Kara-Kashan, Kashan 855 9'x12' from the makers of Karastan. How old might it be? What is the country of origin? What is the value (if any!) and what might it cost to repair the frayed edges? Thank you and please advise

Sorry, didn't see the other posts. It's an American Sarouk design but Karastan make power-loomed rugs. The photos aren't very clear but given the company I'd imagine it's a high quality machine made rug.