Fake carpets in Fethiye

[simpsons]

quote:Originally posted by steveb1

i purchased a rolex for £6.50 and that was fake to

It obviously is a fake at that price. Mine is genuine, as I paid 20 euros in Corfu for it, and was assured by the vendor that it had come direct from the Rolex factory.

[KKOB]

Are Rolex making rugs now ?

[Scunner]

In my early days in real estate in Turkey things could be bought incredibly cheaply even compared with now.  once met a woman who bought an apartment in Tuzla for £20,000 - and a rug for it's living room for £24,000.

The mathematics here are: 60 seconds/One born

[tinkerman]

What no sympathy?

[simpsons]

quote:Originally posted by KKOB

Are Rolex making rugs now ?

They will make anything for a price these days Alan

[Jim Fraser]

Took me all of 20 seconds to find out what a Hereke rug was, and it definitely isn't one thats made in Saklikent.
So no sympathy from me.

[scareylady]

I have an original pair of Ghandi's flip flops going cheap at just 5k......Certificate of authenticity to follow xxxx

[Jacqui Harvey]

I note that an Auction room in England are selling some old rugs at a forthcoming Auction.  The most expensive is estimated at £2,000 and they do have a  Hereke.. This is description
"A Hereke silk prayer rug, south west Anatolia, early 20th century, 72 x 47.5in (183 x 121cm).
As with most Turkish prayer rugs the pile is in the opposite direction of the design.  Estimated £300-400 "
Website http://www.woolleyandwallis.co.uk/catalogue.aspx?SaleID=403&Page=1#Lot13



 

[Scunner]

I'm no expert, I prefer a good deep shag myself but I can't imagine too many situations where such rugs/carpets of 5 figure prices would actually be done any justice. Don't get me wrong, I can appreciate the intricacy, the skill and the history - and some look amazing. But not in my house, or any house I can think of off-hand. Maybe in an old Paspatur home or a lavish Istanbul hotel reception/lounge.

So what is the motivation behind spending £10,000+ and taking them into a Wimpey home? Or is it to sell on for a quick profit? It's all entirely beyond me

[peecee]

I was offered a beautiful 'silk' rug for £20,000 in one of those 'Government' places.  Choked on my chi!