Welcome Guest Search | Active Topics | Log In | Register

large rug, no knowledge
Options
Previous Topic Next Topic
shauniqua Offline
#1 Posted : Monday, November 23, 2009 3:15:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Newbie
Groups: Member

Joined: 11/23/2009(UTC)
Posts: 1
Points: 3
Location: seattle, wa
several years ago i was given this rug as a house-warming gift from an old boss. it resided in my living room for a while, but it was otherwise a bit too large for my place. it has been rolled up in storage for the last few years. i'm moving soon and looking to sell it. my old boss never told me much about it and i'm having trouble determining origin, style, era, etc. any input? much obliged!

the rug is 133" x 86-1/2"











a few points of wear:









pile:





front/back:
Back to top
Sponsor  
 

Love the Rug Rag Forums?

Register above, then purchase a monthly Forum Pass for Full Access
Back to top  
RugPro Offline
#2 Posted : Monday, November 23, 2009 4:13:09 PM(UTC)
Rank: Administration

Groups: Administration, Dealers, Member

Joined: 2/9/2008(UTC)
Posts: 2,285
Points: 6,103
Location: New York
turkmen style hand made rug from pakistan. probably lahore.
Back to top
jesco white Offline
#3 Posted : Monday, November 23, 2009 5:33:30 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Member

Joined: 11/10/2009(UTC)
Posts: 62
Points: 213
Location: Tucson
What do some of you rug-masters think regarding age/value?

As for dating, is it the style or colors that indicate a certain time period? I'm amazed at how people on here are able to eyeball rugs and date them.
Back to top
WWW
RugPro Offline
#4 Posted : Monday, November 23, 2009 6:17:05 PM(UTC)
Rank: Administration

Groups: Administration, Dealers, Member

Joined: 2/9/2008(UTC)
Posts: 2,285
Points: 6,103
Location: New York
no older than 1980's, but likely 90's or newer. value is not too much unfortunately. when the foundation shows in areas of these rugs, they tend not to fetch much
Back to top
jesco white Offline
#5 Posted : Monday, November 23, 2009 6:30:05 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Member

Joined: 11/10/2009(UTC)
Posts: 62
Points: 213
Location: Tucson
I was wondering about the foundation showing as well. Is that the sign of wear or of a lower quality rug? Or both?

Also regarding foundation; there was a conversation about wool vs. cotton foundation and warping. Other than warping is there any other pros or cons regarding cotton or wool foundations?
Back to top
WWW
RugPro Offline
#6 Posted : Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:41:14 PM(UTC)
Rank: Administration

Groups: Administration, Dealers, Member

Joined: 2/9/2008(UTC)
Posts: 2,285
Points: 6,103
Location: New York
wool warps are not ideal for larger rugs. among many types older tribal rugs use them, but they tend to be small population. how they decide one or the other really depends on where the rug was woven and by who. the wear to this rug you have is likely from a combination of lower grade wool, and heavy use/traffic. although hand knotted, these are very commercial types.
Back to top
Users browsing this topic
Guest (2)
Forum Jump  
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.

Powered by YAF | YAF © 2003-2010, Yet Another Forum.NET
This page was generated in 0.075 seconds.