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#1 Posted : Saturday, August 15, 2009 3:34:01 AM(UTC)
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Hello,

I work at an insurance company with a site which auctions items to employees that our policyholders have made claims on and had replaced. Based on the limited information I received, this 6'X4' rug was bought for $1500, and was included in a homeowners claim. There is no apparent damage to the rug.

I bought the rug for $250. Once I got it home, I realized I didn't like it, and we're reselling it. I'd like to have a ballpark idea of its value.

I was told it was Kashmiri, but I really have no idea. That's why I'm here, right? :)

Last thing to mention: I took the best pictures I could, but the detail on my camera seems to be a bit lacking. These were the best pictures I could take.

I had to upload pics to Picasa. Here they are: http://picasaweb.google....ng94/Rug?feat=directlink

Full rug photo is of DARK SIDE.

Thank you!

Nathan
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Chris Offline
#2 Posted : Saturday, August 15, 2009 4:50:23 AM(UTC)
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Yes. Its Kashmir Srinagar, a very decorative one in my opinion. This item looks like the one with silk on cotton and not all cotton. You shouldn´t sell. The price you sold was a rather good shot.
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#3 Posted : Saturday, August 15, 2009 4:58:32 AM(UTC)
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Chris,

Thank you for your quick reply. Could you break it down even further for a total newbie? Would you also happen to have a ballpark value?

Thanks again.

Nathan
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#4 Posted : Saturday, August 15, 2009 6:28:00 AM(UTC)
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Nathan.
I do not understand, please choose another english for a German guy!
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#5 Posted : Saturday, August 15, 2009 6:43:33 AM(UTC)
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Chris,

Sorry - please give me a simpler explanation (I don't know anything about rugs!) Please also tell me how much you think it might be worth. Thank you!

Nathan
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#6 Posted : Saturday, August 15, 2009 6:55:55 AM(UTC)
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Yes. About 1990-1995 there was a high time for silk rugs and carpets made in the town Srinagar from Kashmir region. Lower qualities was made with cotton pile, the better one with silk pile. The yours is from about 1995-2000...because of the design. And surely from natural silk. There is a market for such pieces. I guess on ebay you will score about 400-500,- USD. The retail price is surely 1.000,- USD.

Chris
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#7 Posted : Saturday, August 15, 2009 9:28:13 AM(UTC)
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Chris,

Thank you for your thorough answer. I appreciate you taking time to help me with your expertise.

Nathan
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