Remember the 100 year-old Persian rug I bought for next to nothing? (click here to read about). It's currently rolled up under my brass bed as my CAT was destroying it. It'll stay there until he dies or I sell it (the rug, not the cat, silly), I guess.This past Friday I was doing a shopping column in North Toronto and went into this shop I've been meaning to check out for some time, Around the Block.
It sells second-hand fine furniture on consignment. This hand-stitched rug didn't have a maker's mark, alas, but I loved it for two reasons: one, it was worn. I love the worn look - it means feet have walked over and people have lived around this carpet. An added bonus is that CAT could scratch til Doomsday if he wants; it'll only add to the overall look.
Two, it had the dark and light blues so rare in rugs of this kind.Did it matter it was a long runner-type carpet? What do you think: I'm the grunge queen! It was only $95, a screaming deal.
I love the way it defines the space. That's my dining room, by the way.
It'll be my B-day gift from my Mom and Dad.
A bonus: this rug will complement the one I have stored away, so when I do take it out they'll be friends ....
Around the Block, 1903 Avenue Rd. 416-546-1760 unique@aroundtheblock.com
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