Our chinese 8x10' silk tabriz design carpet was "lost" during a move from Florida to Massachusetts in July, 2008 and we are looking for it, or a replacement. It was an older carpet (late-80's/early 90's) and had beautiful turquoise accents (total 28 colors), so we have had trouble finding a replacement. If you have come across this carpet, or can help us find a similar one we would appreciate it. The original appraisal is $16-18,000, and newer rugs of "similar quality" we have seen don't have the same sheen, color, or design. I will attach the details (appraisal and photos). If you think you can find a similar one with 625 double-knot/inch quality, please let me know.
Thanks,
Daniel Tarquinio

From Appraisal:
Classical Persian Tabriz Design (8.0x10.0’)
Navy color floral background with large central medallion in tan, gold, beige, olive and green, all within four Lachaks or corner medallions. An amazing array of color combinations totaling 28 colors throughout the background and borders. Rust color floral border with alternate Shah Abbas flowers surrounded by four guard borders.
100% Fine Silk pile. 100% Fine Silk warp (un-dyed). 100% Silk and Cotton weft (un-dyed). Circa 1990’s and in excellent condition.
Perfectly measured on both length and both width with an excess of ½” on one length which is an amazing accomplishment for the rug of this size (normal variation is 2-2.5”). Superb sheer throughout the pile and double securing of the ending fringe on both ends.
300 Line quality equivalents to approx. 625 Double Persian Knots per Sq. In.
Hand-woven in Xian in mainland China.