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#1 Posted : Sunday, March 13, 2011 5:14:52 AM(UTC)
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Looking to buy a couple rugs while I am here working in Afghanistan. Looking to get a price estimate and basic description for the following rugs.

1. ~4'x~6' "Kings" pattern from Herat.
2. ~4'x~6' "Chobe" rug.
3. ~2.5'x9' Bukhara runner.
4. ~5x~7 Bukhara rug.

Thank you very much for looking, any advice greatly appreciated.
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#2 Posted : Sunday, March 13, 2011 8:58:32 AM(UTC)
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What price are they offering?
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#3 Posted : Sunday, March 13, 2011 4:49:46 PM(UTC)
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Thay are offering about the following:

$240 1. ~4'x~6' "Kings" pattern from Herat.
$300 2. ~4'x~6' "Chobe" rug.
$450 3. ~2.5'x9' Bukhara runner.
$450 4. ~5x~7 Bukhara rug.

Thanks so much for the help!
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#4 Posted : Monday, March 14, 2011 6:35:22 AM(UTC)
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It's hard to tell the quality from the pictures but I'd say if it is wool and not the 'silktouch' stuff then it's a good deal. Not keen on the Chobe (Chobi) and the design is more like modern Gabbeh. Chobi rugs normally look like this:



The Bukharas aren't all Bukharas either, they're slightly different versions of Turkman inspired rugs but all look nice and appear to be good quality and good value for money.
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#5 Posted : Monday, March 14, 2011 11:52:58 AM(UTC)
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Thanks for the response.

Yes, they are all wool on wool. They also have more traditional Chobi rugs, but the in-laws are looking for something more contemporary.

Anyone else have any inputs?

Also, I have struggled to find any information on the "Kings" pattern.

Thanks for the help!
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#6 Posted : Tuesday, March 15, 2011 1:02:47 PM(UTC)
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"Kings" pattern - I do not know why they call it. In Turkmenistan this design called kejebe.
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