This is my first adventure into the rug world. I happen to be in Adana Turkey for the next six months and figure I'd take advantage of what I've been told is great opportunity to perchance high-quality rugs. Some of the merchants seem honest, others you can tell are trying to take you for a ride, and I just don't feel comfortable enough with the subject yet to really hold my own in a rug buying situation.So I will wait until near the end of my time here to make my "big" perchance. But...I was out today and found what I can only describe as a "mini" rug that I loved and just had to have (probably foolishly). So, I was wondering if you would be able to tell me A: is it what he claimed it was; and B: is it worth anything more than a trinket?

The rug measures 10in by 14in. It is supposedly a 100% pure silk Qum (Qom) from Iran. My measurements (3x times with a ruler) have put it in the 725-800 kpsi range, which is in line with what I was told by the dealer. It is very easy to fold and is pliable, which I'v read that Qums are supposed to be. I count about 10 different colors used.

Any information anyone could provide would be very helpful and educational.

Thank you ahead of time!

It was taking a while for the pictures to upload, they should be there now.

I used a rule, seen in the pics, and measured it in three different places. It did seem to be as high as he claimed.

Thank you again for your help!

can't quite place it either, although I do not believe it to be qom. The finishing style on either end is often seen in persian rugs, although the look of the selvages, weave, and appearance hint other coutnries as possible.