PURCHASING ANTIQUE RUGS

The allure of 19th century Oriental rugs is stronger than ever. The desire to live with inimitable examples of this millennia-old artistic tradition is growing around the world. This section offers the clear guidelines and perspective of Claremont president, Jan David Winitz, based on his over 40 years of experience assisting clients.

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The Oriental Rug Market Pyramid™ Video

A Primer on Antique Rug Acquisition from an Eminent Expert

The private showroom at Claremont Rug Company, displaying some of the 3500 antique Oriental rugs in the Gallery's collection. OAKLAND, CA.- As a part of his ongoing art education outreach, eminent global art dealer Jan David Winitz, founder/president…

Claremont Rug Company Reports Significant Increases In Sales of “High-End” Antique Oriental Rugs

In this interview, Claremont Rug Company's Jan David Winitz discusses what to look for when purchasing collectable antique persian rugs and caucasian rugs
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The Sum of the Parts: When It Comes to Selecting Your First, Or Next, Exquisite Rug

In this interview, Claremont Rug Company's Jan David Winitz discusses what to look for when purchasing collectable antique persian rugs and caucasian rugs

The Rug Pyramid: A Practical Guide to Determining the Right Oriental Rugs for You (Private Air/Luxury Homes)

Published in Private Air, Luxury Homes Magazine The antique Oriental rug market can be daunting at first. The quest to “know” rugs is a journey of gaining exposure, knowledge, and discovering your personal taste. To guide our clients,…

A Basic Primer for Buying an Oriental Rug (AXA Art)

Published in AXA Art The term “Oriental rug” is a generic term that applies to any carpet woven by hand across the Eastern world. It includes both new production created in a wide area stretching from Romania to China, and antique…

Hands at the Loom

By Jan David Winitz, President & founder Claremont Rug Company (Part 1 of 2 Parts | Read Part 2 Here) Upper: Kurdish mother and her child at a horizontal loom as she prepares the weft threads, testing them…

Using Catalogs to Educate and Inspire

Looking back over the years since I opened Claremont Rug Company in 1980, I occasionally reflect on decisions that were made early on that have proven extremely important to building our business. I have always been deeply passionate about antique…

How to Look at an Antique Rug

The Four Traditions of Antique Rug Weaving

Hands at the Loom (Part 2)

By Jan David Winitz, President & founder Claremont Rug Company Part 2 of 2 Parts  |  Read Part 1 Click Here  The descendant of a millennia-old tribal people of great historical import and a…

The Four Traditions of Antique Rug Weaving: (1) TRIBAL

By Jan David Winitz, President & founder of Claremont Rug Company Part One of Four Parts(Read Part Two: Village; Part Three: Town; Part Four: City) Qashqai tribal woman on migration surrounded by her family’s flocks. Above…
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The Four Traditions of Antique Rug Weaving: (2) VILLAGE

By Jan David Winitz, President & founder of Claremont Rug Company Part Two of Four Parts (Read Part One: Tribal; Part Three: Town; Part Four: City) Oramon village in Eastern Kurdistan was built in tiers of stone and wood…

The Four Traditions of Antique Rug Weaving: (3) TOWN

By Jan David Winitz, President & founder of Claremont Rug Company Part Three of Four Parts(Read Part One: Tribal; Part Two: Village; Part Four: City) The richly striated red field of this classic 19th century medallion…

The Four Traditions of Antique Rug Weaving: (4) CITY

By Jan David Winitz, President & founder of Claremont Rug Company Part Four of Four Parts(Read Part One: Tribal; Part Two: Village; Part Three: Town) Laver Kirman, 11’ 7” x 17’ 10”, circa 1850—Its exquisite…

How to Look at an Antique Rug (Part 2)

PART TWO OF TWO PARTS By Jan David Winitz,President & founder of Claremont Rug Company A circa 1850 High-Collectible Ferahan Sarouk awash with softly glowing colors achieves a masterful balance between the central medallion…

How to Look at an Antique Rug (Part 1)