Hello all,
Mr. Dilmaghani recommended I post pictures of some rugs I'm considering buying to see if anyone could provide an estimate of their value. I'm currently living in Kabul and have the opportunity to purchase rugs made locally (Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, India) for what is supposedly a significant discount on what I would normally pay back in the States. However, not being an expert or familiar with rug prices I'd like to make sure I'm getting a fair deal. I don't know if it's possible, but I'd really like to not only get an idea of what their value in the States would be, but also what the local prices should be around.
As there are several different rugs I’m looking at, I’ll only post overall photos to begin with. If anyone is interested in providing an estimate for one of the rugs I can post detailed pictures.
Here are all the details I know (or think I know) so far;
Rug 1: Persian rug called “Ishfahan” and supposedly ~30 years old. Silk and wool pile on silk wefts. 6x9 ft.
Rugs 2 and 3: Persian rugs called “Tabriz”, also supposed to be ~30 y/o. Silk and wool pile on silk wefts. 6x9 ft.
Rug 4: Another “Tabriz” but supposed to be ~60 y/o. Silk and wool pile on silk wefts. 6x9 ft.
Rug 5: Persian rug called “Tabriz Mahi” around 30 y/o. Silk and wool pile on silk wefts. 6x9 ft.
Rug 6: Persian rug called “Khum” said to be ~30-40 y/o. 100% silk. 8x12 ft.
Rug 7: Persian rug called “Naine”, new and 100% Silk. 4x6 ft.
Rug 8: Afghan rug from Andkhoy called “Usufi”, new. 100% wool 6x9 ft
Rug 9: Afghan rug from Andkhoy called “Museum Pattern”, new. Wool on cotton, 9x12 ft
Again, I have detailed photos for each of these so if anyone is interested in taking a stab at an estimate then I can post them.
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Many thanks for the assistance,
Rob
PS) If anyone has advice on how to upload pictures directly, that would be appreciated too. :-)
