I bought this rug for $30 at an Antique Store in Rhode Island to use on our sailboat.
It is 3 ft 5 in by 2 ft. It was dirty (dust and sand) and has a slight odor -- not strong, more like being in a room with a clean but wet dog. It has a frayed corner, ragged gray fringe and a small burn that I didn't notice until later. The red field has small white dots, which look like thread ends(?)
What might be its background and value? Should I have it professionally cleaned or go at it with Woolite and a hose? What does the word at the bottom mean?
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