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Title: Old rug unknown origin. Anyone know about rugs?
Post by: Skinny on May 10, 2016, 07:59:07 AM: The only thing I know about this rug is that I like it! It measures 55" by 35". It exhibits some wear and fading. It's quite soft on the top side. The stiching that attaches the fringe at both ends looks like it may have been done by hand. Can anyone tell me what I have?
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Post by: msghopper1924 on May 10, 2016, 10:18:25 AM: I like it too! The softness on the upper part of the rug may be due to silk being woven in. Sorry, I'm not enough of an expert to tell you any more.
Title: Re: Old rug unknown origin. Anyone know about rugs?
Post by: mart on May 10, 2016, 12:44:05 PM: Can we see a close up of the stitching you are talking about ?? My first impression (and I am no expert so take it with a grain of salt) is that its a Turkish rug made for the tourist trade !!
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Post by: KC on May 10, 2016, 12:45:13 PM: ALSO, please post a picture of the back side - full view and up close to back and knotting on the ends!
Thanks!
Title: Re: Old rug unknown origin. Anyone know about rugs?
Post by: Ipcress on May 10, 2016, 01:12:07 PM: Some of the design looks Turkish, Armenian
Title: Re: Old rug unknown origin. Anyone know about rugs?
Post by: Skinny on May 10, 2016, 01:45:40 PM: My camera (on my phone) is not good, bit it's all I have. The detail may not be good enough.
Title: Re: Old rug unknown origin. Anyone know about rugs?
Post by: Pelady on May 10, 2016, 04:44:17 PM: Hi Skinny,

From the back of this rug, it looks machine made.

PeLady
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Post by: mart on May 10, 2016, 05:27:17 PM: I agree,, machine made !!
Title: Re: Old rug unknown origin. Anyone know about rugs?
Post by: Skinny on May 10, 2016, 06:36:54 PM: Yeah, i'm sure ya'll are right. It's a good fake rug though, and I only paid $30. I'll still probably hang it on a wall instead of walking on it.
Title: Re: Old rug unknown origin. Anyone know about rugs?
Post by: mart on May 11, 2016, 08:14:25 AM: That soft, worn, and warm look would look great in any room with vintage furniture !! Good buy !!
Title: Re: Old rug unknown origin. Anyone know about rugs?
Post by: KC on May 11, 2016, 05:35:14 PM: Skinny, it is a "real" rug, just not a super expensive rug! You did good on the pricing. The main thing is that you enjoy it!
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Post by: mart on May 11, 2016, 06:13:19 PM: Quote from: KC on May 11, 2016, 05:35:14 PM
Skinny, it is a "real" rug, just not a super expensive rug! You did good on the pricing. The main thing is that you enjoy it!

I agree !!
Title: Re: Old rug unknown origin. Anyone know about rugs?
Post by: Skinny on May 11, 2016, 07:32:58 PM: Thanks everyone for your help!
Title: Re: Old rug unknown origin. Anyone know about rugs?
Post by: mart on May 12, 2016, 07:58:07 AM: Remember not everything has to be worth a lot of money to be good !! If that were the case my house would be empty !!