The Rugs

New Rug

I always admired hubby's grandmother's oriental rug and wished it were mine. I was absolutely over-the-moon thrilled when hubby's mom said I could have it! I had it shipped to Florida and over the years I have taken excellent care of it by having it professionally cleaned and maintained by oriental rug experts.  It is the centerpiece of my home and I knew our new house was the one for us when I saw how well the silk draperies in the living room would compliment grandma's rug.

Grandma M's rug

Truth Be Told, the adjacent dining room would benefit from a nice rug too but I never wanted to buy one because I knew any rug would look cheap compared to grandma's.  But a few days ago I spotted a companion rug in an antique mall that blew me away. Although not a match, it is obviously of the same genre and pedigree. We bought it on the spot and now it resides with the local oriental rug specialist (Amazing! There actually is one in our area!) awaiting a thorough cleaning and a new custom pad. This will take five weeks but I'm hoping it will be ready before I host the neighborhood Maj Jong ladies in February.

Both rugs are Sarouks, circa 1920, the era when no self respecting home would be without an oriental rug.  I have heard appraisals for similar rugs ranging from $3,000. to $20,000. but their monetary worth is none of my concern. I love them and I'm sure that barring a horrible financial reversal (poo poo poo) I will own and enjoy them for the rest of my life.

Thanks Grandma M and Mama G for the heirloom!  Can't wait for it's partner to arrive home...

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