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Afghan Dave Offline
#1 Posted : Thursday, February 17, 2011 5:10:52 AM(UTC)
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Afternoon from Afghanistan
Here is the next rug that caught my eye.
Measures 2(m)x3(m)
100% wool hand made
asking price $450(USD)
Any help would be greatful.

Thank you
David in Afghanistan.
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#2 Posted : Thursday, February 17, 2011 5:54:56 AM(UTC)
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Looks like a nice piece to me. Is that a quarter/nickel/dime you're using? (don't know my US coins, looks different from normal)
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#3 Posted : Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:01:38 AM(UTC)
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that is a US Quarter... sorry so blurry
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#4 Posted : Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:26:53 AM(UTC)
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So around 100KPSI which isn't high but that doesn't seem to reflect poorly on the design.

I like it, you'd probably get it a bit cheaper if you were buying in more bulk but at $75/m2 I'd say the price is good for a single piece.

Looks Pak-Persian rather than Afghan.
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#5 Posted : Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:45:59 AM(UTC)
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I love the colors in this one and the design, the knot count is 110. Good eye. So for a rug of the same size what sort of knot count should I be looking for in a better quality rug?
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#6 Posted : Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:12:16 AM(UTC)
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100-120 is kind of normal for Afghan rugs. Chobis and Khal Mohammadis are normally in this range (10 knots by 11 knots). For a floral design like that there would normally be a bit more just to allow for a more curved design. But because the design is not overly busy it looks good even at 110.

I'd say 14/14 would be considered fine in Afghan rugs - 8/8 is the bottom end of typical - 10/10 - 12/12 would be the normal range.

More important is a) that you like it and b) if the quality of wool is good.
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#7 Posted : Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:39:47 AM(UTC)
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What is the seller calling this type of rug?
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#8 Posted : Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:57:53 AM(UTC)
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I will have to find out tomorrow, when he opens. What is considered high end wool?
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#9 Posted : Friday, February 18, 2011 5:27:17 AM(UTC)
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It's difficult to say really, go by touch compared to other rugs. It shouldn't feel dry, rough or brittle (should have a bit of an oily sheen to it).
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#10 Posted : Saturday, March 12, 2011 8:45:35 AM(UTC)
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Afghan Dave

Did you ever find out what they were calling this type/design of rug? And where in Afghanistan you bought it/it's made?
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