Posted by Sophia Gates on June 25, 1999 at 14:30:49:
In Reply to: Re: Dating Turkoman rugs posted by Steve Price on June 25, 1999 at 11:44:26:
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I'm curious if anyone has made a scientific - or even a casual - study of the effects of smoke on the dyes themselves? Apart from the color changes induced, could exposure to smoke cause corrosion, loosening of color or other chemical changes to occur?
Thanks!