A lovely rug! I had another Persian/Oriental rug left to me by my mother, about 11' x 14' (I don't recall exact dimensions), and I sold it to a rug dealer who specialized in Oriental rugs, for something like $1100-1200. And you KNOW they're not going to be selling it that inexpensively!!! It was slightly worn, but they could tell its age and character. I sold it back in approximately the year 2002.

Price does increase exponentially with size.

(I still have the 5 x 8-9ish foot one she had, and a small 2 x 3 foot one -- I just figured I'd never have a room measuring 11' x 14' feet to put the first one into! Other than a living room, which would be unacceptable with cats.)

my3dogs/richard...just love the colors in that rug.

Gail, I love the first rug you posted but I need a larger size. I love the colors in the one you bought. I know that you are a fan of orange as am I. I am so glad you found it.

The Karastan I have in my living room is approximately 9 x 13 and it's smaller than I would like for the area. The length is okay but the width doesn't allow the sofa legs or TV console bottom to rest on the rug. I spent about two hours looking on e-Bay it's fun so I'll keep looking.

Holly-Kay, I think that the largest sizes that Karastan makes now are 10' x 14' and 9'2" x 13'. I've seen some old ones that are larger, but not in the colors that you and I prefer. :-) I did just see that the Ashara Agra comes as large as 11'5" x 16' rectangular, but it's not the colors you want.

Richard, if it hadn't been for the 'research' that I was doing on your rug, I never would have found mine, and I have literally looked on and off for YEARS. Persian Treasures wasn't one of the series that lasted, but it's my favorite, with the rusts, golds, blues, etc. I have the current Ashara Agra in the my small entry, and as a runner going to the second floor, and while I love them and they have a 20 year warranty, the weave isn't the same as the older ones.

Gail, the colors in your rug are exactly what I would want. I will keep haunting eBay. I really like the first one you posted for me and I am wondering if it would work in my foyer. i also need a rug for my library. My chairs are going to make it difficult to find something that will look good in the room. Every time I think I have my decorating the way I want it I find there is something else to be done.

OK, got the rug back. It looks brand new to me. They did miss some paint spots and the owner seemed a bit embarrassed when he saw it and was able to get it off while I waited. The rug looks so much cleaner then when I first got it. It's very soft when you walk on it and the wool almost has a shine to it. I am not ready to place it down yet as we are still working on the rooms and have some painting to finish up but here are some pictures of it.

Beautiful. I was hoping you'd post an update. Can't wait to see it in your space when the paintings done.

That's a gorgeous rug! Congrats on your fabulous find.

Yay, Richard! It IS beautiful, and the vintage Karastans are the best. You will enjoy that rug for many years. I still can't thank you enough for starting this post that got me my Persian Treasures one above, as I had looked long and hard for another.

Please show us another pic of it when you get your painting done and it's in the room with your furnishings.

It's spectacular! Congratulations! I'm sure you will enjoy that beautiful rug for many years to come.

The painting is getting close to the end. My other half is doing it all because he says I can't paint well. His lines are perfect, I can't do it as well as he dies. He is very fussy. I am the gofor..lol and the cleanup guy.

That's my tactic for painting, too. Just sloppy enough that I don't have to do any of it!

What a great find! You did good.

It looks fab! Can't wait to see it in your finished room :)

What a beautiful rug. You can't help but have an elegant room with that on the floor. I'll also look forward to photographs.

So, does that mean that this one

is a must buy?

That's a great deal nosoccermom!

Wow, nosoccermom! THAT is a find, and look at the size of it.

It looks very similar to this older 10' x 18' Karastan Sarouk on eBay for $5000.00, but the eBay one is #724.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original10-x-18-Antique-Persian-Karastan-Sarouk-Hand-Knotted-Wool-Oriental-Rug-/351677827601?hash=item51e1a1ca11:g:eEYAAOSw5ZBWIIhG

Just found one #767 like the CL one on eBay; a 9' x 12' for $895.00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Karastan-Sarouk-767-9-x-12-Rug-/222081844312?hash=item33b51c0458:g:PfQAAOSwiylXCptD

I keep watching the rugs on eBay. I know DH will have a fit if I replace the Karastan we have in the living room now but I would like more rusty orange and blue and less ivory .

I'm sure you've seen this one, Holly-Kay. I know you want a large one, and 'Best Offer' is available.... :-)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Amazing-10x14-Heriz-By-Karastan-carpets-726-Pattern-rug-superb-condition-/322164373122?hash=item4b027e3682:g:7KcAAOSwvg9Xaqmk

Richard, I have the same rug.

rugs are so much fun!

Beautiful mark1993!

Thank you, Richard! We have had this rug for about 16 years, and it has been a breeze to decorate around because of the wonderful colors. The tea wash is great and the durability has been fantastic. I look forward to seeing your finished room! Enjoy your beautiful clean rug!!!

A better view of the rug this morning...

Trying again

Another Karastan rug

Mark1993, nice Chesterfield sofa too!

Thanks, Richard! I love Chesterfield sofas. I think they are a classic, timeless design that look great in traditional or contemporary settings.

Classic works for me as well. Can't go wrong!

I agree completely.

Richard, we have the same rug in our LR...

It is just gorgeous, the red is so lovely...like a cherry red.

Goes well with Browns and golds..

Here are a couple of pics that reflect the true colors.

These pics are from when we recently made this little table

for fun.

Here is a close-up ... enjoy your new rug...I can take a pic for you

tomorrow if you'd like to see the sofa and chairs with it.

We also have another karastain in the family room. ( forget the name

of that one)

joann

oops, forgot the closeup.

Gail, yes I did see that rug and I like it. I am very fond of the Heriz pattern though the center madam lion would be covered by the darn massive coffee table and the price is way more than I want to pay after seeing the great prices on some of the other rugs here.

Beautiful cliff and joann!

I like your pillows but understand getting tired of them, no matter how perfect. You could do light colored solids in velvet, faux fur--something textural to contrast sleekness of leather. A throw or two and no pillows at all would also work.

Richard, you might look for pillows in kilim patterns that go well with your rug. Several catalogs have them, in a wide range of prices.

Examples of kilim pillows

I'm a bit late, but wanted to relate my experience with my Karastan rug we purchased almost 50 years ago and is still being used. We paid $1200 which was a lot of money back then, but back in Ca, it had been rolled up and kept in the garage for 12 years, forgotten about. When I moved to Tx several years ago I came across it as I was packing, expecting to find it full of holes, but it was in perfect condition. I gave it to my best friend, who has been using it for the last 8 years, and rececorated her room around it since it was a color she had never used. Yours is gorgeous Richard, and the new paint color only enhances it! Keep in mind you'll tire of it long before it will ever wear out! lol

The room looks great, Richard. Your decor enhances the rug.

I'm adding late, too, but saw this earlier and appreciated the update. I'm so glad this rug worked for you. It's one of those finds you'll talk about for years.

I think pillow covers are so easy to switch out that I'd just find something that strikes you. I have a rotating set of 3 or so that I really like but can easily add to when I come across something else.

I agree placement of windows, esp. so close to the door, would make drapery challenging.

If the gentleman's club look is what you're going for (which I love too) then consider a set of symmetrical bookcases on either side of the sofa, heavy-framed masculine artwork, a vintage world map, etc.

Wish I had room for bookcases but the room is just too small.

It's a beautiful picture to see the rug in your decor on a chilly fall morning, Richard.

Your room looks great with that rug Richard.

chibimimi , here are 2 pillows for the sofa I found at Pottery Barn. I think they have the look of the type of pillow you recommended.

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Just need to find complimentary pillows now. I bought some sage green ones from Pottery Barn but they looked boring when I got them home.

I am looking at a used rug. Karaston Multicolor Panel Kirman , 8.8 X 12. 100% wool, permanently mothproof, woven in USA Price listed is $600. Does that sound like a decent price? Here is a picture:

This one on eBay is $1,199.00, so if the one you see is clean and has no damage, that's a great price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Karastan-Rug-700-series-717-Multi-Color-panel-Kirman-8-8x12-Nice-/162749303569