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So - what do I look for
to figure out what kind of rug this is?
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Identify the area. For Persian Rugs, I agree with
Erich Ashen Brenner in his book - Oriental Rugs -Persian - Northwest
Persia, North Persia, East Persia, West Persia, South Persia, Central
Persia are the proper areas of demarcation.
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Check the foundation - Warp and weft lines. Are they
cotton, wool, silk or nylon? If you picked nylon - go back to the
beginning and start over. That was the dog answer.
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Estimate the knots per inch.
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Check to see what the knots on the back look like.
This difference is produced by the number of weft lines placed between
each row of knots. It is also something I can't teach you about
electronically, but Janice Summers in her book The Illustrated Oriental
Rugs World-Buyers' Guide does as good a job as I've seen in
photographing the backs of carpets. Check pages 60 and 66 to see the
difference in the backs of Hamadan and Sarouk rugs. It is really good
photography.
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Look at the overall pattern. Although there are
instances of different regions copying patterns of another area, it does
not happen enough that you shouldn't become very familiar with the
patterns. Once you target a pattern, if you flip the rug, look at the
back, and try to recognize the weft pattern, you are probably home with
your identification.
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Is the pile thick or thin?
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What size is the rug? Nomadic tribes, unloading their
looms from their camels, and setting up the tent for the night, simply
cannot make big rugs. You can rule out those areas where the people roam
around .
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If it is pattern with straight lines, as opposed to
curved lines, it probably is from a mountainous area. Why? Because
straight lines are easier to make than curved lines. The curved lines
are generally made where the urban factories are and they can
concentrate on weaving technique. The straight lines are more likely to
be woven by nomads. Look to the map and see where the mountains are and
you can begin to isolate the weaving centers.
Of all of the definitions of experts, I like Kenny
Rogers' saying the best; as an expert " you got to know when to hold, and
when to fold.", and hopefully, this document will help you.
Info@PersianRugPlace.com
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