u/aoerstroem

Hello everyone - me again

Continued from my question on the Swedish flea market finds yesterday (thanks again), I mentioned that I left a couple behind. Some just wasn't for me, but these two might be. I am a bit on the fence as to whether I go back, or just leave them there. The first is probably the most likely candidate; the tag says Iran, but I am having a hard time deciphering the name/region.

The second caught my eye as it was so faded, and I was stunned to see the difference when I flipped it over. I am guessing that it is UV-damage on synthetic dyes, but again, I'm a rank beginner.

Can you once more help me identify and/or comment on these? The prices are not bad (I think), 1000 (€90/USD 103) SEK for the Iranian and 500 SEK (€45/USD 52) for the faded green one.

Should I consider braving the ridicule of my significant other and go back?

Thanks a lot for those taking the time, I realy appreciate it

Hi everyone

I am a complete novice here, and I could use your help.

I have been wanting to get into oriental rugs, and have watched videos on youtube, from creators like Catalina Rugs and Limiroko, about what makes a genuine Oriental rug, and I have just begun looking around for a second hand one (or 5, as it turned out).

I have just been at a flea market/barn sale in Sweden, where I picked up these 5 rugs. There were others, but these were the ones that spoke to me the most. I paid a total of 1750 SEK for these five (about €235/USD 280). The salesperson was sweet and even if it turns out I have overpaid, I am certain it was not because he was trying to fleece me. In any case, whatever they are, they are worth that to me, so you don't have to spare my feelings :)

Can you help me identify these? I have included photos of the rugs followed by their back corner as best I could. I did not have a ruler handy, sadly. I know the light one is Pakistani, as there is a tag stating that. The tag of the last one is sadly illegible (to me at least), but that is the one that is the one I like the most.

The first pair of photos are of the runner, which is not immediately obvious, I realise

Anything you can tell me would be most welcome. Thank you so much for those taking the time.

New shit has come to light. So, my tailor’s customers, sartorially, they’re pretty cool.

Now I really want one. Do you guys think Pendleton will take a check?