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#1 Posted : Monday, August 10, 2009 2:34:52 PM(UTC)
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I have a rug that is a non-traditional hand-knotted rug. Its a muslim prayer rug that I've had up in storage for 30 years. I had gotten it from an estate sale that my dad worked on. Iam guessing its over 50 years old. I am hoping someone out there in this world can give me some information on this rug.
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#2 Posted : Monday, August 10, 2009 3:22:02 PM(UTC)
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I also note that it bears a striking resemblance to a little piece I picked up on e-bay a couple of months ago for about $35 *but*
that piece is less colorful and definately machine made.

I will be interested to see better and detailed pics of this one. Angel




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#3 Posted : Monday, August 10, 2009 3:50:38 PM(UTC)
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Here are a few more pics. $35? UGH.
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#4 Posted : Monday, August 10, 2009 4:27:47 PM(UTC)
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The $35 one is a machine made - Not handmade.
Sorry but I can't tell much of anything from those pictures. If I may suggest.....
back off a little when photographing. It may be that your camera will not focus very close.
A rear image...possibly with a quarter on it will likely tell more about the hand made nature.
And maybe a rear image of the fringe....at a corner?
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#5 Posted : Monday, August 10, 2009 4:41:21 PM(UTC)
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OK, I will do that tomorrow. I am exhausted and ready to sleep. I look forward to chatting with you tomorrow evening, if you're around. It was nearly 100 degrees today and humid, so i'm extra tired. Night.
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#6 Posted : Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:24:37 PM(UTC)
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Hi,

I agree with netjim. It could be a little better than some of the ones on ebay, but we're really not looking at something with high value. More photos will help
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#7 Posted : Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:51:04 PM(UTC)
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OK, guys......I am attaching more pics. My camera doesn't show what it needs to show, in my opinion. Its frustrating! I did my best. I am going to bed now because I worked all day and didn't get around to the rug until late. Just let me know your thoughts, etc. I want to sell it but not at $35. Its been collecting dust for 30 years. I got it when I was 18. I folded it up and left it. I cleaned out my attic and there it was just as it was 30 years ago. I do believe that its machine made. Its quite beautiful but it doesn't have a place here in my home. Unfortunately.
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#8 Posted : Wednesday, August 12, 2009 5:49:55 AM(UTC)
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but not at $35
uh, okay but
sorry but I just don't see that selling for even $100.
I have been offered $50 for mine but decided to let it stay on the wall....it's a pretty neat (and different) wall hanging. (Yours is a good bit more colorful than mine.)

I would suggest you try craigs list and hope for the best but don't expect a lot of bucks.
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that's why Baskin & Robbins makes 31 flavors. Someone out there may want it enough to pay more than I would expect Angel but I think you should be prepared to accept "not much" or keep it.

(donate it to Goodwill and get tax decution?)
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#9 Posted : Wednesday, August 12, 2009 7:59:04 AM(UTC)
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OK Thanks Jim! You have been great! Have a great day!
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#10 Posted : Thursday, August 13, 2009 4:04:25 PM(UTC)
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My thought is that is not a prayer rug. It may be what is frequently called a prayer rug because of size, but the motif is more "tourist/souvenier" and even though it looks like typical Muslim architecture, the configuration of the design with two equal panels is not what one would find in a prayer rug. You couldn't really pray on that rug in the way prayer rugs are prayed on. Of course, one can pray on any rug, but to call it a "prayer rug" it would require certain configurations of imagery and layout where you can stand and place your body during the different positions of prayer. I posted several images of prayer rugs on another thread about prayer rugs.
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#11 Posted : Friday, August 14, 2009 12:26:51 PM(UTC)
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#12 Posted : Sunday, August 16, 2009 4:11:01 PM(UTC)
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Thank you Krowgyrl......I am thinking that I will hang onto this rug now. I am not exactly sure how to display it. Any ideas?
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#13 Posted : Monday, August 17, 2009 4:25:41 AM(UTC)
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An easy way to hang is with something like this
http://www.zoroufy.com/c...n,com_phpshop/Itemid,74/
They only sell to authorized dealers but that's easy to find from their site.

(I have 3 of their Legacy hangers in use.)
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#14 Posted : Tuesday, August 18, 2009 5:28:05 AM(UTC)
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Thanks, Jim!
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BJ .... It's an odd balance with the two panels. It's quirky and fun. You might hang it in a room with mixed designs and styles, but not showcase it like it was a glorious museum piece. Or, you could throw it over a sofa and work it into a motif, or a day bed. Like I say, if it was me and I was going to display it, it would be as a decorative accent.
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