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#1 Posted : Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:44:40 AM(UTC)
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Here is the progress so far, the one side is a little more than half done...the other side will be finished differently (as the fringe isn't as far gone)...difficult due to the high kpsi, I will later stain the fringe, trim & secure the edge...I'm just experimenting, this is just for FUN!!



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#2 Posted : Thursday, January 6, 2011 10:44:05 AM(UTC)
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Good job, I guess you can tell how hard it is to make a rug.
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#3 Posted : Thursday, January 6, 2011 11:33:36 PM(UTC)
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I can't even imagine the hours that goes into making a fine rug...thanks for saying "good job", as I doubt many realize how long it takes just to do some 'simple repairs'. The reason I decided to fix this rug (in a time consuming maner) is I believe the damage to this rug didn't affect the foundation (except for the missing fringe)...the selvages are intact, the back isn't faded, and the fading on the surface is only a mm deep, I trimmed off just the ends of the pile and the color is 'untouched' below (yes, later I will trim the entire rug!)...this way, the rug can live on for many more years!
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#4 Posted : Friday, February 4, 2011 9:13:38 AM(UTC)
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Update, side one done (except for the final trimming of the fringe length), once all fringe was in, I went back and stitched between the knots to secure the exposed wefts...used a little black coffee to stain the silk...
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#5 Posted : Friday, February 4, 2011 3:23:54 PM(UTC)
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Well done!
Art Oriental - Djoharian fine oriental rug, since 1967
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#6 Posted : Friday, February 4, 2011 7:46:02 PM(UTC)
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Thanks, a little 'pat on the back' is always nice...
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#7 Posted : Sunday, February 6, 2011 10:44:59 PM(UTC)
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Really fantastic FredGrower! Always impressed how your work comes out :)
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