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Juliabean Offline
#1 Posted : Tuesday, May 12, 2009 7:29:13 AM(UTC)
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Hi guys,

I picked up this rug for free from a lady who didn't have room for it. She said it was her grandmother's rug, so I think it's an antique. It's just sat in our hallway getting trampled on, so I thought i'd post it on here to see if I can find out a bit more about it (what it's made out of, how old it might be, where from, etc).

http://farm4.static.flic...525980992_9f667e588b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flic...525171321_52863d87b1.jpg
http://farm4.static.flic...525171321_52863d87b1.jpg
http://farm4.static.flic...525172253_ba72b99820.jpg

Thanks in advance!

Julia
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#2 Posted : Tuesday, May 12, 2009 7:40:45 AM(UTC)
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nice looking rug. if i had to guess origin i would say turkish, but would need to see more photos of the knots to give more info. Brick wall sorry. here are some pics which would help if possible: number 2 and 3 from the same distance would be helpful. for value 5&6
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#3 Posted : Tuesday, May 12, 2009 11:55:45 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for the tip. I've uploaded some better pics

1. Full photo of rug taken from the lighter side: http://farm4.static.flic...8072394_b707e457fa_b.jpg
2. Edge of rug: http://farm3.static.flic...528076214_a2d58f67af.jpg
3. Fringe going into rug: http://farm4.static.flic...528068150_f7433162a9.jpg
Underside of fringe and damage: http://farm3.static.flic...528068154_44589fa16b.jpg
4. Knots on ruler measure (I'm in England so I don't have a quarter!): http://farm4.static.flic...8068138_bfe5e31783_b.jpg
5. The only worn area are the fringes
6. Pile: http://farm4.static.flic...5172253_ba72b99820_b.jpg

Thanks, it's quite gloomy and stormy here today so they're not very bright photos.

Julia
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#4 Posted : Wednesday, May 13, 2009 7:31:53 AM(UTC)
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Very nice looking rug and thanks for the additional photos. I'm def. leaning toward turkish, although it could be another weaving country too. My guess on age is between 40-60 years old. I did not ask size, but I would imagine this is around 2'6" x 6 feet?
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