c1950s {ANTIQUE HIGH KPSI PERSIAN QOM RUG} 7.0x10.6 === FOR MORE GREAT ITEMS PLEASE VISIT MY EBAY STORE === Start Price USD 3,230.00 Current Price USD 3,230.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 09, 2008 End Time Saturday, November 08, 2008 Location Memphis, TN See more about 'c1950s {ANTIQUE HIGH KPSI PERSIAN QOM RUG} 7.0x10.6' Description Fix Price c1950's ANTIQUE Medallion Persian Qom Rug 7.0x10.6 Please wait for the picture to be fully loaded then scroll over images to enlarge More pictures are available on the bottom of the page Rug Specifications Rug ID: 3379 Origin: Persian Type: Qom Size: 7' 0" x 10' 6" Circa: 1950's Weave: Hand-Knotted Design: Medallion Foundation: Cotton Condition: Excellent Pile: Wool For a limited Time Only Enjoy Our Absolutely Free Shipping to 48 United State Continental Learn About Qom Rugs QOM (QUM) is located in central Iran, about 100 km south of Tehran, near Dasht-e-Kavir, a large salt desert to the east. There are tombs of many kings from the Safavid Dynasty. The city became a safe haven for Shia Muslims who were opposed to the rule of the Ummayid and Abbassid caliphs. Second in historical significance only to the arrival of Shiite Islam and its acceptance by the inhabitants of Qom was the arrival of Hazrat Massoumeh, the sister of Imam Reza, the eighth Imam of the Household of the Prophet Mohammed. The name of her eminence was Fatima and her title was Massoumeh, which had been granted to her by her brother, Imam Reza. The major industrial activities in the textile sector are related to the production of carpets. Qom has a history of rug weaving since the 1930's. Famous designers include Rastehzadeh, Arsalani, and Ahmad Archang. Qom (Qum) rugs and carpets have an excellent visage. The majority are small (Ghaliche), very fine, and beautiful, so many people hang them on the wall. The patterns are adopted from areas other than Qom and are usually highly curvlinear (city style), but they sometimes can depict landscape features or historical stories. The quality of Qom (Qum) rugs and carpets varies. Newer ones are much better in quality and pattern. Most high quality Qom (Qum) rugs and carpets are made of pure silk with very high KPSI and are among the finest looking rugs in Iran and the world. The majority of Qom (Qum) rugs and carpets are small to mid-sized 3x5 to 5x7 feet. Qom (Qum) rugs and carpets come in a variety of colors, but red, blue, and ivory are very common. They are usually made of a soft silk; very thin pile; kork wool. The warps are mostly cotton; wefts are either silk, cotton, or wool. Weavers in Qom (Qum) use Persian knots. Qom(Qum) rugs are among the finest rugs in the world. The quality of Qom(Qum) rugs is particularly high. These carpets are in high demand, so they are more costly then some other carpets. In summation, Qom pieces exceed ones expectations on a quality rug and go beyond normal elegance. The Persian rug is a tradition that has survived for a period of over 2500 years. Each Persian rug is a new flower blossoming from one  of the biggest branches of an ancient and colorful yet damaged tree which is the Persian culture . Persian people are very tradition oriented and this characteristic can be seen in the way they make their rugs . Each village or city in Iran has an ancient and traditional rug pattern that has been maintained in that region for centuries and sometimes millenniums. The distinct designs of each city are particular to that city alone and although famous designs have been imitated elsewhere in the country a few times , they have never been duplicated. Iran is also the place where many other styles of rugs are made, such as Turkish, Caucasian, Armenian, Kazak, Afghanistan & India. The Persian rug is a big chapter in the book of Iran's culture because it visually shows the biggest obsessions in Persian culture, which are the beauty of nature, literature, and true love. These are what make the Persian rug on of the most prestigious things to be placed in any home. Persian Bazaar - Rug's World Headquarter   KPSI: ( knot per Square inch ) the number of knots per linear inch along the warp and the weft tell us what is the KPSI in one rug. You multiply both numbers on the warp and the weft from back of the carpet. For example 10 knots along the warp and 12 knots along the weft would give a KPSI of 120. RAJ is the number of knots on warp or weft per 7 linear centimeter. Persian rugs usually count with RAJ instead of KPSI. But for your convenience we use KPSI here.  keep in mind higher KPSI  does not necessarily mean a better quality rug. the number of kpsi is only depended on technique of the weave. Helpful Links Small (1-2x3x5) Medium (4x6-6x9) Large (7x10-8x11) Room-Size (9x12-10x14) Palace-size (12x15-UP) Gallery-Size (Long&Narrow) Runners (Hall Way-Stair Way) Round (1' Round-12' Round) Square (1' Square-12' Square) For More Great Items Please Visit My eBay Store: RUG AND ROLL Items No Reserve Auction Add Us To Your Favorite Sign Up For Newsletters About Search in title & Description Please Read Our Payment, Shipping &Return Policy Before Bidding Absolutely Free Shipping ( U.S Only) International Buyers & customers in Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, & Puerto Rico must contact us for appropriate shipping costs before bidding. Consequently, our shipping charges do not cover any customs and/or brokerage fees for international buyers. We ship via Bax Global. The auction hammer price is the price we declare as custom value. We only accept PayPal payment from international buyers. Payments must be made within 3 days after the end of auction, otherwise, we will report as an unpaid item to eBay. We guarantee everything we sell as described.  If any of our rugs were misrepresented by us we will refund your full payment, however,  if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase (the rug does not work well in comparison to color or design with furniture or you don't like the rug for any personal reason), you may send the rug properly packed back within 3  business days of receipt. We will be happy to refund your full purchase price less shipping and handling. Our shipping charges include special packaging, handling, and shipping which tends to give a higher than usual shipping cost. Insurance is optional and we highly recommend our customer to insure your package. we are not responsible for any lost or damage to your rug in transportation. We ship within 3-5 business days of receipt of payment. Our merchandise is stocked in multiple warehouses, so, we are unable to combine shipping or arranged pickups. Please contact us first to initiate any return process. We will not accept any returns without our authorization. We are dedicated to keep our customers happy. We will do anything needed to reach this goal. If you are still not satisfied with our service for any reason, please give us a call before taking any action such as leaving a feedback.  If action is taken without a notice, the same will be done. Furthermore, the matter will be disputed with eBay. Photos are displayed as accurately as possible, however, display may vary depending upon individual monitor quality and setting, so, we are not responsible for any differences to opinions in color. Described rug condition is based upon the age of the rug. Perfect and excellent condition does not necessarily mean a full pile as in a brand new rug.  In an older rug,  it can mean not showing the foundation and having some pile. And also, keep in mind that some types of rugs don't have a thick pile even when they are brand new.      Our Competitive Edge We are a family owned business devoted in selling Genuine Persian Rugs for more then Four decades. Our prices are far below prevailing retail prices in the rug market. We are able to sell these beautiful rugs at a very low price due to the fact that we are a direct importer from Iran and that we don't have any middleman expenses. ( We Travel at least three times a year far into old cities and villages in Iran and handpick these magnificent rare rugs one by one. then we let our professionals clean and wash all of our rugs. we can guarantee they are free of any dust, dirt, or odor).  Second in addition to our low prices, we are unlike any other retail stores in that we don't have the excessive amount of overhead. Third, our company's standard is to make less profit on each individual rug but sell more. The  best feature of our rugs is that each one is hand-knotted, unique, of good quality, made of good material.  We believe these are the reasons provided that Rug and Roll is  to be one of the most trusted eBay rug sources. Please bid and, bid with confidence.  Do you need Padding for your carpet? We are offering the best quality Ultra-Stop Non-Slip Padding in the market only to our valued eBay customers at a wholesale price Absolutely Free Shipping. (48 United State Continental Only) .We at Rug and Roll highly recommend to lay padding to protect your rug and also your floor, This is Pre-Cut padding and it comes in the standard sizes. Actual rug dimensions vary- we cut the pad to fit your rug size. Please e-mail us the actual size of your rug, or if you purchase a rug from us please provide us the item number.   1x2   $11   7x10   $78   2x3   $14   8x10   $88   2x4   $16   8x11   $96   3x5   $23   9x12   $116   4x6   $32   10x13   $138   5x8   $48   10x14   $148   6x8   $56   12x15   $188   6x9 $62 12x18 $224 A high quality pad under your rug is very important. A quality pad will extend the life of your rug and protect it from wear and slippage also the pad makes the rug lay smoothly to make vacuuming easier. New Shipment Arrived We are back after a semi-long absence from eBay as we had a long trip to Iran buying many antique rugs to offer to all of our eBayers here. If you don't see what you're looking for check back as we are going to auction off all these beauties overtime. Thanks again for all of your support throughout the years which allow us to take this trip and to be able to provide these truly wonderful works of art on eBay. We have bought many wonderful rugs during our trip so please don't forget to add us to your favorite seller list and check back often Our showroom is located on Please Visit Our Showroom Our Business Hours are 5030 Poplar Avenue #4 We are open to the public Mon - Sat  10AM-6PM Memphis TN 38117 Call: (901) 767-4432 Sunday  12PM-6PM   Printable Version Rug ID: 3379 Origin: Persian Type: Qom Size: 7' 0" x 10' 6" Circa: 1950's Weave: Hand-Knotted Design: Medallion Foundation: Cotton Condition: Excellent Pile: Wool SquareTrade © AP6.0 Place a Bid!