Romanian wool rug
13 January 2026
Description

100% wool rug, made in Romania, very thick and heavy Do not know age, it’s in very good condition, no damage There is shadowing in photos, there is no discoloration on the rug

Dimensions

12x9

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 6 hours
By David U.
Jan 13, 10:47 UTC
Fair Market Value
$1,100 - $1,500 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a large Romanian wool rug produced in the late 20th century, most likely from the Savonnerie-inspired production tradition developed in Romania during the communist and immediate post-communist period. The attached factory label clearly identifies it as made in Romania, with a 100 percent wool pile and standardized stock and vendor numbers, confirming it as a workshop-produced decorative rug rather than a 19th-century or early hand-knotted ethnographic example. The floral field, muted pastel palette, and formal border structure reference French Savonnerie and Aubusson designs, which Romanian workshops widely adapted for export markets in the second half of the 20th century. The size, approximately 12 by 9 feet, places it firmly in the category of large room-scale decorative rugs intended for formal interiors.

The rug is in very good overall condition, with a thick and even pile, no visible structural damage, and no evident discoloration, as confirmed by the images and description. Minor shading visible in photographs appears to be lighting-related rather than wear. Comparable Romanian wool rugs of similar size, quality, and condition typically trade on the secondary market between USD 900 and USD 1,800, depending on demand and interior use appeal. Given the substantial dimensions, solid wool quality, intact condition, and decorative versatility, a realistic fair market value for this rug is USD 1,100 to USD 1,500.

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