I would appreciate getting feedback on my Isfahan “Fakhzori” 4’7” x 7’3” rug, excl. fringe. It’s newer (10-20 years). The KPSI (based on 3 samples) averages 381; I count 12 intervals of Kheft. My 3 questions are: Qurk wool? Hand spun? Value? I’ve inputed data to the Rug Pro Estimator but since I’m not sure about the Qurk wool, I answered “wool pile with significant Silk Highlights on silk foundation” and “No/Don’t know” for hand spun. I wonder if its value falls in the upper range given the significant use of silk highlights in the medallion. The photos do not do it justice. I plan on selling this rug among others in my collection.
http://www.RugRag.com/Ap...-4F7E-B5CB-C6F4402DE0AD

Thank you again for taking the time to respond. You raise some good questions about the Rug Estimator. I see the rug estimator as one tool to assist in gathering information about a rug. The exercise of going through the different categories in examining one’s rug has been very useful to me, especially since I’m not an “expert”. However many questions in turn are raised: how current is the database; parameters of database (Tabriz and Nain are included yet Isfahan isn’t). Also, as you suggest, there are subjective / regional variables that may affect the value. Determining a price is often tricky. My approach will be one of factoring different sources, including initial purchase price, appraised value, potential buyers, Rug Pro Estimator?, and other considerations.

The signature looks like Ghaffori to me. It should be Kork wool but not handspun. Nice piece.