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We just got a bunch of new yarn and we're ready to repair some rugs!
Dhurries and Kilims
By the most stringent definition, Oriental rugs have pile. Kilims and dhurries are flat-weaves, which means they have no pile, but they’re sold together with true Oriental rugs. Dhurries are made of cotton or wool in India, while kilims are made in Turkey and Egypt, among other countries, and are typically made of wool.
Flat-woven rugs are ornamental – they come in floral or geometric patterns and in colors ranging from muted to bright. Although they are to some extent less sturdy than pile rugs, they should still last for years, even in high-traffic areas. Wool is somewhat more durable than cotton. One downside is that kilims and dhurries don’t mask stains as well as pile rugs because there’s nowhere for dirt to hide.
Silver Certificate Rug - 3 feet by 6 feet in size.
Oushak (copy) - Hand made in Turkey circa 1950. It has pictures of President Abraham Lincoln and President Ulysses S. Grant. If you look closely, there's a small bullet hole near Grant's head. It's the ideal gift for the banker in your family!
These are antique Qashgai saddle bags. They're used to carry belongings on a horse or donkey. Colorful brocaded fastenings are used to lock the bags shut. They are authentic tribal artifacts from southern Iran with typical designs in subtle, aged colors.
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