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cuzinbruce		#1 Posted : Sunday, October 5, 2014 12:15:03 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Member Joined: 5/28/2014(UTC) Posts: 85 Points: 264 Location: Northern NJ		I am trying to ID this small rug I recently acquired. It feels somewhat different from my other rugs and I thought it might be silk? It is small, about 24" X 36" and in pretty good condition. I did try the burn test for the first time but I am not sure how to evaluate it. (the pile smelled like hair and balled up. The strand of fringe just turned to ash so that must be cotton.) I also note that the pile strands are much more distinct than on others I compared it to. I don't have any other silk rugs so I can't compare with a known. My guess is that is is some type of Persian but please let me know what you think. Thanks, Bruce cuzinbruce attached the following image(s):
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Sharafi & Co		#2 Posted : Sunday, October 5, 2014 3:01:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 7/24/2013(UTC) Posts: 818 Points: 2,484 Location: London		It is not silk and I think it's Indian. First Floor, unit 9 1 Chandos Road London NW10 6NF UK www.sharafiandco.com
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RugPro		#3 Posted : Monday, October 6, 2014 7:51:39 AM(UTC)
Rank: Administration Groups: Administration, Dealers, Member Joined: 2/9/2008(UTC) Posts: 2,285 Points: 6,103 Location: New York		the design is sarouk, the rug however is made in India circa early 1980/s. Very good photos, although I do agree this is wool pile and cotton foundation Rug Rag online Oriental Rug appraiser
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1 user thanked RugPro for this useful post.		cuzinbruce on 10/6/2014(UTC)
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cuzinbruce		#4 Posted : Monday, October 6, 2014 9:01:28 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Member Joined: 5/28/2014(UTC) Posts: 85 Points: 264 Location: Northern NJ		Thanks for the help on this one. I was just guessing when I saw it. It felt a bit different and the strands of pile are more distinct (twisted tighter?). In any case, it was too cheap not to purchase. I bought this and another one I will try and post soon. Thanks, Bruce
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