Hello again. After the recent advice on my previous rug (machine made) I thought I would ask you for your views on my new rug.
I basically got my money back, then went to a more reputable dealer, along with my Interpreter who used to work with rugs a lot in Kabul (and also with the advice on this website!). The rug is made in Afghanistan, and is made of Afghani wool. It is approximately 200 KPSI, and 3m by 2m. The knots are 3 ply and some look 4 ply. The pattern is apparently an old Afghan style. It is in excellent condition.
Any comments onto the accuracy of what I’ve said would be greatly appreciated. Also any idea of a value, though I doubt I’ll be selling it, it’s more for keeping, in the dining room.

Glad to hear things got sorted out with that machine made piece. That was also a good article posted krow.

This new rug does appear to have 3 ply yarn. How much did you pay on this piece?

The quality of this rug is reminiscent of newer Ersari pieces that were coming from Afghanistan in the last 25 years. As for the design, it is definitely what would be considered as a panel design rig. Unfortunately from the photographs give, I cannot seem to identify which designs are represented within the individual panels.

really interesting. i dont think ive come across anything too similar. each panel appears to have a dividing vertical column with similar colored animal figures inside mirrored designs with different colors. my best guess would be each panel carries the depiction of male and female animals. Interesting piece. not too familiar with this type of rug/market but it's pretty neat looking. looks like a sturdy rug.

This is what I came up with on the rug estimator pro below - sizes are rough. I don't like meters! The fringe appeared to be cotton, but it wouldn't make too much of a difference with newer rugs from a value standpoint. it's a good tool, but they really developed it with the intention of educational purposes so people know there's more to a rug than the misconception that KPSI means everything. doesn't do anything to incorporate design and color, or that special retirement rug that almost every dealer has with an astronomical price. the co-founder dave told me some 10000 rugs were used to program the tool including inventory from ORRA members, sothebys and christies auctions as well.

rug estimator pro sample

this is what would probably be considered closer to a village or perhaps an informal workshop rug. The tribal setting from is really for much older rugs. as for insurance/replacement, anywhere from 2500-2800 would seem appropriate, although again, I'm not entirely familiar with this type of rug and would need to see it in person. but it does look like a solidly made/dense rug.

Well, I think it's fabulous. Perfect harmony, vivid, very individual lifeforce, clear essence & balance. And, re RugPro's input.....also beautifully made. It is FABULOUS.