I just purchased a nice rug from a private seller who claims his mother bought it in 1997 from a large Persian rug store in Wisconsin for $8000. He says it should be 100% silk but is not sure.
It's 9x12 and was difficult to take complete pictures of the whole rug, but I tried to include both edges of the rug in different pictures.
After placing the rug in my home, I am also confused of what type of Persian rug this is, and if it is silk or wool. I have tried the "burn" test and it did smell like burning hair, but im not sure how that identifies it clearly.
Please if anyone can tell me what region/type of rug this is, estimated value, and if it is silk or wool?
I really appreciate your help!
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