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Read educational articles about Antique Oriental Rug Types here

ANTIQUE RUG TYPE GUIDE

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

Learn more about the antique rugs in our California rug gallery here.

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 Collectible Art and Antique Rugs

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.

Learn how to decorate with antique rugs from our California rug gallery here.

DECORATING WITH ANTIQUE RUGS

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

Learn more about collecting antique rugs here.

COLLECTING AND CONNOISSEURSHIP

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

Read articles by Jan David Winitz about antique oriental rugs as collectible art and art investments.

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.

View helpful guidelines on the proper care & maintenance of antique Oriental rugs.

ANTIQUE ORIENTAL RUG CARE

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

Enjoy our over 20 informative videos on many fascinating aspects of Oriental rugs and antique Persian rugs.

CLAREMONT RUG COMPANY’S VIDEO LIBRARY

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

Read educational articles about Antique Oriental Rug Types here

ANTIQUE RUG TYPE GUIDE

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

Learn more about the antique rugs in our California rug gallery here.

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 Collectible Art and Antique Rugs

DECORATING WITH ANTIQUE RUGS

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

Learn how to decorate with antique rugs from our California rug gallery here.

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.

Learn more about collecting antique rugs here.

COLLECTING AND CONNOISSEURSHIP

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

Read articles by Jan David Winitz about antique oriental rugs as collectible art and art investments.

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.

View helpful guidelines on the proper care & maintenance of antique Oriental rugs.

ANTIQUE ORIENTAL RUG CARE

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

Enjoy our over 20 informative videos on many fascinating aspects of Oriental rugs and antique Persian rugs.

OUR VIDEO LIBRARY

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