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Monthly Archives: December 2010
A Weft Of Different Color
Recently, a client brought up the different colors found in the wefts of Oushak carpets. He noted that some seemed to have red wefts, while others remained un-dyed. He wondered weather or not this was a telling factor on age. … Continue reading
Bakhtiari: Circa 1880
#20408 Bakhtiari 13’4” x 19’6” Circa 1880 As seen in Gimbels Buy 1926 Catalogue (page 13). This antique Persian Bakhtiari, boasts a beautifully constructed garden design, with intricate stylized flowers in each section of the pattern. The rug can … Continue reading
Posted in Persian Rugs
Tagged 1926 Worlds Fair Philadelphia, 20408, 20408 Bakhtiari, antique Persian Bakhtiari, Antique Persian rug, Bakhtiari, Gimbels, Gimbels Buy 1926 Catalogue, Persian Bakhtiari, Persian Tribal Rugs, Rahmanan, Rahmanan Antique & Decorative Rugs, Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
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Cotton Agra: circa 1880 – 1890
#19973 Cotton Agra 3’10” x 7’0” Circa 1880-1890 Cotton pile rugs were woven in Agra for both domestic use during the summer, and for export as an alternative to wool pile pieces in more saturated colors. The tonality is generally … Continue reading
“German” Condition
Sometimes in the antique rug industry, you will come across a client who is looking for a rug in “German” Condition (Generally, this will be a European client). What this means is that they are looking for a rug that … Continue reading
Posted in Interior Design, Uncategorized
Tagged antique rug condtion, antique rugs in Europe, antique rugs in Germany, German Condition, German Condition rugs, Rahmanan, Rahmanan Antique & Decorative Rugs, Rug condition, the importance of condition on antique rugs, what does German Condition mean
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Oriental Influence on European Rugs
Antique rugs were once new production. About 80 – 90 years ago, carpets from the orient were sold at extremely high prices throughout Europe. European manufacturers saw the need to produce such products at lower costs, causing a sweep of … Continue reading
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Tagged antique European rugs, antique oriental rugs, antique rugs, Donegal, Donegal rugs, influential design, Irish rugs, oriental influence, oriental influence on Europe, oriental influence on European rugs, oriental patterns, oriental rugs, Rahmanan, Rahmanan Antique & Decorative Rugs
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What would you like to know about antique rugs?
We at Rahmanan are working to give you the best possible experience in shopping for your antique rug. We understand that many people have questions or concerns when buying an antique for their floor, and have a yearning to know … Continue reading
