January 30, 2008
What is a Rug Rag Distinguished Rug? As with most prime collection examples, it's all about condition, rarity, age and genre. Rug Rag Distinguished Rugs are the cream of the crop!
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January 18, 2008
Size: 12'8" x 23'8"
Age: ~70 year old semi antique. Est. 1940
Condition: This carpet is in Mint Condition. Owner states carpet has been in storage unused since imported. Pile is full and no different than original height showing no signs of wear whatsoever. This rug has no repairs, no moth damage, no end loss, no matting, no stains, no knot heads, no low areas, no dry area, no splits or other. Never before used! This is an outstandingly well-taken-care-of carpet very unusual in condition, size and genre. Well suited for any museum or private collection.
Special Attributes: Ultra-dense and high quality wool pile. Spectacular condition.
Technical: 2 ply hand spun wool on wool foundation. Knots per square inch are a consistent 130 (measured with quarter as seen on bottom photograph.) This large carpet was made in one piece on a single, massive loom.
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January 18, 2008
At an age of approximately 70 years old, this is a very unusual Shiraz Rug measuring an 13'x27'9". This rug is in very good condition, with very little wear. It is very uncommon to find a carpet of this size, let alone a carpet of this size with wool pile and wool foundation. This rug would make a great library Carpet!
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January 18, 2008
Incredible Manchester Kashan Oriental Carpet in immaculate condition. This rug is no different than the day it was woven, circa 1920. Brand new, unused, this is a prime example of a mint condition rug, nearly 90 years in age! KPSI is in the vicinity of 360, suitable for the most discriminating of collectors, connoisseurs and museums.
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December 26, 2007
This is a very unusual carpet in Size, Condition and Genre. Believed to be one of the largest Antique Oriental Rugs in the United States, this rug is a massive 19'x43'6", and an amazing 225 KPSI.
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