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Bukhara
Posted 19:16, Tuesday 02 May 06.
I recently brought back from Belgium two oriental carpets which belonged to my grandfather. He got them during his posting in Egypt and Syria in the thirties. The large one is an old Bukhara of some great beauty, which however badly needed a wash! So I took a broom, a bucket, a hosepipe and I rubbed it meticulously with a savon de Marseille. Quite a job, I can tell you! I wouldn't say its colours look brighter now, but at least it no longer smells of camel...!
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Ahhh, the Thirties. A favourite period for me. Long gone Edwardian arrogance after World War 1, but still not ravaged by WWII.
The rug looks like it's in excellent condition!
Posted by Nigel, 22:30, Tuesday 02 May 06