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#1 Posted : Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:30:46 AM(UTC)
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I was referred here from the Ebay boards for advice and possible verification of if this rug is hand knotted. Someone already posted it is an "American Sarouk" design carpet. I have virtually no knowledge about rugs at all so any help or advice would be greatly apprectiated! Here are some pictures of the rug, front and back. I can add more if anyone needs me to. Thank you very much in advance!

Size: 41 1/2" x 60 1/2" (excludes any fringe)

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#2 Posted : Tuesday, August 12, 2008 5:52:31 PM(UTC)
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welcome!

well the person who said this is an "american sarouk" I would say is half right. This is what would be called a Mohajeran Sarouk, which is a little earlier. Age placement on this rug would be 1915-1925 I would guess. tough to tell without looking at it. on ebay this could get a couple bucks, but I wouldn't expect anything over a hundred bucks plus whatever "shipping and handling" cost game people play.

Really is a pretty piece, if it were in really nice shape, this would be a very expensive carpet. Of course, wear and tear of oriental rugs can turn an otherwise "priceless" carpet into a yard sale special in no time. Again, very pretty piece, it is hand knotted, don't do anything to alter it, sell it as is if that's your intention, and best of luck.

PS, do not trust google images to produce accurate results when looking for mohajeran sarouk. Emmett Eiland has an interesting post on the differences, his blog is internetrugs.com I believe it's here: http://www.internetrugs....arouk-type-persian-rugs/
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#3 Posted : Tuesday, August 12, 2008 6:10:01 PM(UTC)
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great photos too by the way. Talk to dave info@rugrag.com he will verify the rug is hand knotted for you no cost: it looks like this

http://www.rugrag.com/Au...11&InventoryNumber=1

he'll give you an icon to post on your auction listing that gives a report card on the rug verifying it's made by hand, and not a machine made
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#4 Posted : Tuesday, August 12, 2008 6:26:19 PM(UTC)
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Thank you RugPro for the compliment on the pictures, the information, and the link! You are terrific!
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#5 Posted : Tuesday, August 12, 2008 6:35:14 PM(UTC)
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my pleasure, be sure if you post this rug to mention it is not a "painted sarouk" which is a good thing, because these rugs show problems up close some new buyers might not notice. for more info go to :

http://www.rugrag.com/po...-andor-Chalked-Rugs.aspx

to see what the verification icon looks like take a look at 1800 get a rugs post here: http://rover.ebay.com/ro...9&mtid=824&kw=lg
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#6 Posted : Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:01:20 PM(UTC)
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Wow, the link is very informative. I have learned a ton already... I had no idea so much information could be gotten from a rug. I am keeping notes on all of this for when I list these items. I cannot thank you enough for your help!
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#8 Posted : Friday, August 22, 2008 6:20:52 PM(UTC)
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Thank you, RugPro, for the link to the estimator and to the auctions. I didn't link the auctions because I was afraid that would seem too much like soliciting. You guys really are the best! :)
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#9 Posted : Saturday, August 23, 2008 8:17:34 PM(UTC)
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no problem. these rugs have some heat behind the bidding!
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#10 Posted : Sunday, August 24, 2008 6:21:59 PM(UTC)
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Wow, the rugs actually did better than I thought... especially this one! I have you guys to thank for that! And here I originally thought this specific rug was trash. d'oh! You guys are great and I plan to continue to check in from time to time to learn more.

Thank you again for all the help and support!

Sonja (atropine)
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