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Hassi Offline
#1 Posted : Sunday, March 29, 2009 12:37:21 AM(UTC)
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I acquired this rug and think it may have been bought at least 50 odd years ago.

It's very thin (fine woven?) and has tassles at each end, it's quite small approx 2.5'x4'

Can anyone tell me any more about this rug, where it's from, how old it is and what it's worth?

Many thanks, Hassi

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#2 Posted : Sunday, March 29, 2009 8:15:44 AM(UTC)
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Welcome! here are the pics we need.
Otherwise, if I had to guess its afghan or turkomen bokhara-type but not too old. condition will be important to know, it if has any worn areas, dry areas etc.
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#3 Posted : Sunday, March 29, 2009 11:39:49 AM(UTC)
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Hi, thanks for your reply, I've taken some better photos now (attached) - hope this helps. I'd be grateful for any information you can give me.

Regards,
Hassi

PS: I'm in UK, so have used a GB pound coin for scale - I hope this is OK!
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#4 Posted : Sunday, March 29, 2009 6:28:00 PM(UTC)
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turkmen rug. hard to tell the age on these, but going by the fringe and field color it looks like you're probably right: probably close to semi antique which is 50 years.

For the value we'd need to know more about condition of the pile & wear. if it has stains, worn areas, etc. Also, what kind of value do you need to know? approximate replacement value for insurance? retail? private party? sorry for all the questions, but they just help to address the info.
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#5 Posted : Sunday, March 29, 2009 10:29:29 PM(UTC)
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Thanks RugPro - the general condition of the carpet is fair with no stains - although the (blue) edging is worn in 4-5 places ... I wanted to know approx. value as have been thinking about selling the rug - possibly on ebay (is this the best option?) and also wanted to describe it as accurately as I could.
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#6 Posted : Monday, March 30, 2009 4:27:49 AM(UTC)
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Those oranges are telling - I'm thinking 1960's or so Turkmen (Ersari tribe?). The sides are wrapped in goat hair, which is cool...
You won't get much on eBay, it's a tough market right now.

NK
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#7 Posted : Monday, March 30, 2009 8:05:47 AM(UTC)
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Cool. I agree with nathan, although an awesome little rug, they tend to not go for much online.

If you want, they do rug verifications,
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#8 Posted : Wednesday, April 1, 2009 12:52:56 PM(UTC)
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Thanks NK and RugPro for all the info

best wishes
Hassi
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