Thank you so much for your video. I am trying to learn more about persian rug and your video is one of the very best on this topic. Looking forward to all your future videos. Thank you again.
hello Mike,thanks for the informative video can you make a/or videos about wool on cotton carpets and more details about about wool on wool carpets? much appreciated
So very beautiful!! I have lived in the Middle East eleven years now and am just getting prepared to understand what I’m looking at in carpets. Forget shoes and purses!! Request, when there is wording in Arabic in the rugs could you translate.
I think Mike does go on a bit.He didn't even mention the easist way to tell the difference between the 2 rugs.The Hereke will always have the Turkish knot where as the Chinese use the Persian knot.
Hi, I actually just released my latest video in which I compare a modern Hereke rug with older ones and so no, not all modern Hereke rugs are machine made. ua-cam.com/video/ykWHaXSTM-U/v-deo.html
@@mprugs Thank you for the reply. I think I need to clarify my question. If 90% of modern hereke is Chinese made and I have seen you call them "imitation" does that make all chinese hereke machine made?
Got a silk rug in Turkey in kusadasi area. maybe I overpaid, it is a 5x3 in silk. Definitely fringes NOT sawn on, sides no machine sawn, very high knot count, back looks as good as the front. I started looking carefully and found a few mistakes in symmetry and pattern. Also, the "shaving" is not perfect, in fact overall, there are mistakes that are not hard to find if you're paying attention. I paid about $1,200 US However, I didn't buy the carpet for an investment, I bought it as a piece of art and because I love the way it looks. Therefore, if I found out that I paid way too much......I wouldn't really give a damn.
Beware,Turks are very fond of using art silk,which is rayon.A freind of mine found this out to his great cost after having it valued in his own country when he returned from Turkey.
Hi, This is one of the videos I took early on in my video adventures and I have been learning more as time goes on. Appreciate your feedback and I can assure you that I'm improving as time goes on...
It will always depend on what you are buying. Fine porcelain pieces, from the Qing dynasty to the Republican era, are almost always superior to the finest porcelain examples manufactured in Europe, the Americas, and India. Teas from village farms in southern China are also quite superior to the teas grown elsewhere, with the exception of a few small farm operations in Taiwan and South Korea. For most items, other countries manufacture better goods.
For the last few years, thanks to president Trump, I refuse to buy cheap, slave labor produced, inferior quality products. I don't buy anything made of "Chinesium" as much as I can help it. I buy American, European and or hand made products because I appreciate the art and effort going in to be produced.
Dont let these people tell you how to talk! love you videos!
Thank you so much for your video. I am trying to learn more about persian rug and your video is one of the very best on this topic. Looking forward to all your future videos. Thank you again.
Very informative! Thank you Mike...
Your videos are great 👍
hello Mike,thanks for the informative video
can you make a/or videos about wool on cotton carpets and more details about about wool on wool carpets?
much appreciated
So very beautiful!! I have lived in the Middle East eleven years now and am just getting prepared to understand what I’m looking at in carpets. Forget shoes and purses!!
Request, when there is wording in Arabic in the rugs could you translate.
What’s your website or contact info? I’m in Pakistan shopping Persian silks and want some info to make sure I’m making good buying decisions. Thanks
I think Mike does go on a bit.He didn't even mention the easist way to tell the difference between the 2 rugs.The Hereke will always have the Turkish knot where as the Chinese use the Persian knot.
Thank you!
You bet!
Cm² 1.600 lopp 40×40 there is
I bought one today. Can I send you pictures?
I have a link to a video in all of my descriptions that explain the file size and what type of pics I need in order to help...
Are all modern hereke machine made?
Hi,
I actually just released my latest video in which I compare a modern Hereke rug with older ones and so no, not all modern Hereke rugs are machine made.
ua-cam.com/video/ykWHaXSTM-U/v-deo.html
@@mprugs Thank you for the reply. I think I need to clarify my question. If 90% of modern hereke is Chinese made and I have seen you call them "imitation" does that make all chinese hereke machine made?
Got a silk rug in Turkey in kusadasi area. maybe I overpaid, it is a 5x3 in silk. Definitely fringes NOT sawn on, sides no machine sawn, very high knot count, back looks as good as the front. I started looking carefully and found a few mistakes in symmetry and pattern. Also, the "shaving" is not perfect, in fact overall, there are mistakes that are not hard to find if you're paying attention. I paid about $1,200 US
However, I didn't buy the carpet for an investment, I bought it as a piece of art and because I love the way it looks. Therefore, if I found out that I paid way too much......I wouldn't really give a damn.
Beware,Turks are very fond of using art silk,which is rayon.A freind of mine found this out to his great cost after having it valued in his own country when he returned from Turkey.
I didn't know that. Thank you for the insight. @@donaldgoodinson7550
The Chinese one is also hand made .
I doubt they are Chinese ! If they are handmade !
Lol, upside down signature. 😆🤣😂
Are all hereke signed? I have one silk without a signature. I am sure it is a hereke
Hi,
About 70-80% are signed and its generally not a big deal if they are genuine Turkish Hereke rugs...
Please, please, please keep the camera steady!!! I love watching your videos, but the camera is too shaky and uncomfortable.
Hi,
This is one of the videos I took early on in my video adventures and I have been learning more as time goes on.
Appreciate your feedback and I can assure you that I'm improving as time goes on...
never buy Chinese
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It will always depend on what you are buying. Fine porcelain pieces, from the Qing dynasty to the Republican era, are almost always superior to the finest porcelain examples manufactured in Europe, the Americas, and India. Teas from village farms in southern China are also quite superior to the teas grown elsewhere, with the exception of a few small farm operations in Taiwan and South Korea. For most items, other countries manufacture better goods.
@@ShaneyElderberry Yea.. From Chinese parts. :p
For the last few years, thanks to president Trump, I refuse to buy cheap, slave labor produced, inferior quality products. I don't buy anything made of "Chinesium" as much as I can help it. I buy American, European and or hand made products because I appreciate the art and effort going in to be produced.
@@ramazanbasturk7161 Hello !!!