Hi again. I am intending to buy this genuine Afghan Kelim (Kilim) however I am new to rugs and I need some advice how much is this worth. Its a massive 5.02m x 2.90m size. It looks lovely and I want it for my living room. Any advice of a value and also if this is genuine? cheers

Hmm, I would have thought it would be worth a lot more. I assume these rugs are handmade? How long does it take to make one of these? and then this get sold for only $1000. I am confused:-)

Thanks for your reply. That is very surprising. I would have thought that the materials alone would cost quite a bit. These Belgium synthetic machine made rugs you get in shops cost quite a bit, something like the above size made my a computer in 20 minutes would cost almost the same as the real thing. Why in earth would anyone buy a synthetic machine made carpet if I can buy a handmade piece of art like the above? My partner is an artist, she paints and her painting are no different to a handmade rug really in my view. Both pieces are artworks. A carpet obviously is a lot more work though, maybe not as enjoyable as creating a painting either I assume.......if it is a chore I mean? I guess I have a lot to learn about rugs. The rug above is for sale for $1200 in private sale. I guess that is too much in that case. I would have thought it be worth at least $2500. Anyway thanks for you feedback, cheers