r/orientalrugs

About 3x5ft filthy with dust and some low pile areas , signs of wear. A 77 yo said it was their parents rug in the foyer of her (the 77yo) childhood home. I want to hose it down and get some of the dirt out of it. There’s some areas of high wear and possibly pile flaking off in some spots near the corners and edges

Already loved this kilim, but look at how much more vibrant the colors are after the professional cleaning. Also added photos of my other rugs post-cleaning.

The seller mentioned lamps or light/lanterns and the mother with hands on hips motif but I’d love a little more from any experts in here. I tried looking at online reference images of the motifs but most of these seem a bit different from the generic ones on the reference sheets.
Seller Mustafa said it’s about 80 years old from central Anatolia. Thank you for your help :)

I bought this rug at an estate sale in Prestonwood in Dallas. It appears to be hand knotted in Romania, 9x12. There's some damage on the fringe and a bit of the thread looks undone buts it's tiny and in one spot. There no smells or any other concerns that I've noticed. We've got a dog and grandkids have moved in so we are considering reselling.

I just picked up this 6x9 rug on Facebook Marketplace for $75. The seller mentioned it belonged to their mother and it doesn’t look new but I’m unsure on age. While it’s free of major stains or pet damage, it does show some color wear, minor fraying, and a slight odor. I'm curious about its history and origin while additionally, trying to figure out if its worth more and a piece that warrants careful professional cleaning or if it's safe for me to clean it myself at home using a good, pH-balanced wool cleaner. I’d love any insights or restoration advice you have. Like I said I didn’t pay a fortune so unless it’s actually worth one, I don’t want to go all out for a professional cleaning I’m assuming will cost an arm and leg.