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ANTIQUE RUG TYPE GUIDE

Explore the major types of antique Persian carpets & tribal rugs through commentary & pictures.

THE ORIENTAL RUG MARKET VIEWED AS A PYRAMID

President Jan David Winitz qualifies all handwoven Oriental rugs through a 6-tier system based on five distinct factors.

PURCHASING ANTIQUE RUGS

Learn what to look for in buying 19th and early 20th century Oriental rugs & how to identify a rug’s level of quality & artistry.

DECORATING WITH ANTIQUE RUGS

Learn how to decorate with antique Oriental rugs through our series of articles & photos of our rugs in clients’ interiors.

COLLECTING AND CONNOISSEURSHIP

Access our great expertise in building, honing & displaying a rug collection. Read our 9-Point Methodology For Evaluating Antique Carpets.

JAN DAVID WINITZ, PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER

Read myriad articles Winitz has written or interviewed for. Learn his perspective on antique rugs as an art form & collectible item.

ANTIQUE ORIENTAL RUG CARE

View helpful guidelines on the proper care & maintenance of antique Oriental rugs’ cleaning, restoration, padding & storage.

CLAREMONT RUG COMPANY’S VIDEO LIBRARY

Enjoy our over 20 informative videos on many fascinating aspects of Oriental rugs & private collections we have presented.

ANTIQUE RUG TYPE GUIDE

Explore the major types of antique Persian carpets & tribal rugs through commentary & pictures.

THE ORIENTAL RUG MARKET VIEWED AS A PYRAMID

President Jan David Winitz qualifies all handwoven Oriental rugs through a 6-tier system based on five distinct factors.

DECORATING WITH ANTIQUE RUGS

Learn how to decorate with antique Oriental rugs through our series of articles & photos of our rugs in clients’ interiors.

PURCHASING ANTIQUE RUGS

Learn what to look for in buying 19th and early 20th century Oriental rugs & how to identify a rug’s level of quality & artistry.

COLLECTING AND CONNOISSEURSHIP

Access our great expertise in building, honing & displaying a rug collection. Read our 9-Point Methodology For Evaluating Antique Carpets.

JAN DAVID WINITZ, PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER

Read myriad articles Winitz has written or interviewed for. Learn his
perspective on antique rugs as an art form & collectible item.

ANTIQUE ORIENTAL RUG CARE

View helpful guidelines on the proper care & maintenance of antique Oriental rugs’ cleaning, restoration, padding & storage.

OUR VIDEO LIBRARY

Enjoy our over 20 informative videos on many fascinating aspects of Oriental rugs & private collections we have presented.