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Afghan Dave Offline
#1 Posted : Wednesday, January 19, 2011 7:15:47 AM(UTC)
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Good morning Ladies and Gents,

I working in Afghanistan, just south of Kabul, and I figured now would be as good as time as any to puchase a few rugs. I am a Rookie Rugger and this will be my first purchase.

The first rug I am looking at:
Handmade 100% natural silk rug, please look and the pics and any feedback I get will be helpful, the asking price on this rug is $2500.00USD.
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#2 Posted : Wednesday, January 19, 2011 7:55:41 AM(UTC)
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Looks like art-silk to me. Even if it was real silk I'd suggest the price is high if you're buying in Afghanistan. (Doesn't look like a big rug?)

My advice to anyone buying abroad is stick to wool.
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#3 Posted : Wednesday, January 19, 2011 8:15:28 AM(UTC)
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Thanks on the insight. The size is about 2x3(24inchesx36inches) I do have pics of the 3 wool rugs I am looking at but I will post those later... working through them one at a time. Can you give me any advice on how to avoid Art Silk? I know rub, burn, and chemicals. Are there any other ways?
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#4 Posted : Wednesday, January 19, 2011 10:18:10 AM(UTC)
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This rug from Kashmir. for 2 x 3-ft. $ 500 is the maximum
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Afghan Dave on 1/21/2011(UTC)
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#5 Posted : Friday, January 21, 2011 3:43:47 AM(UTC)
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Thank you so much for your Help... Yes it is from Kashmir. I am liking thijns site more and more. So now I will move on to the wool rugs like suggested. What questions should I be asking? These are the larger pics I will be taking the close ups tomorrow.
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