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Antique Questions Forum / Re: how to value/sell a large vintage braided rug?

« on: March 30, 2009, 06:31:55 am »

as soon as the snow melts from my driveway  I'll take it outside and get some good pictures. thx!

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Antique Questions Forum / how to value/sell a large vintage braided rug?

« on: March 29, 2009, 08:22:36 pm »

I have a large (appx 8x10) oval braided rug made by my great aunt in the 1930's or 40's. It's wool - she used to seek out men's suits at tag sales, because she liked working with the long strips she could cut from trousers and suit coats - and is neutral in color (mostly browns, greys.) It's in good shape - for almost all its life, it has been sitting in low-traffic rooms. There's some wear, and it could probably stand to be cleaned (though it's not dirty per se.)

I can't use it in my home, and would like to sell it if possible, but I have no idea of its value, if there's a demand for this sort of thing, and what to do. I should add that it weighs a ton - the braids are tight, and the fabric strips were rolled before being braided.

I'd appreciate any guidance this group might offer. Thanks.