One of the best kept secrets to decorating in the "Mexican Style" is the use of Oriental or Persian carpets.
The Russian Kazak is one of the most prized of these carpets due to the colours and patterns. These rugs are hard to find and are usually sold at upscale galleries and auction houses for outrageous prices. The carpets are hardwearing and resistant to damage. Sometimes you will find "abrash" or slight changes of colour due to different dye lots of the wool. Some carpets will have "bleeding" due to the washing of the vegetables dyes. Since these carpets take a long time to produce more wool is required and the dye might not be exactly the same shade as the original.
It is very easy to tell carpets that are hand woven from those that are made by machine. One look at the back will tell you the whole story. It takes many, many hours to make one of these beautiful Oriental carpets.
Attached is a photo of a Russian Kazak. The size is 6 x 9 a really good size for decorating. They look brillant contrasted with the Mexian tile floors.
4 comments:
Thanks for the great information.
Fred
You don't mention the price... also can this be used as a wall decoration?
Angela
I can usually find similar carpets in the range of $700.00 - $800.00. However, it greatly depends on what the auction has available
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