The only Oriental rug company ever honored as Robb Report’s “Best of the Best.”
One of the world’s best sources of antique carpets. – Financial Times
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A. Creating Wish Lists
Once logged in, use the "Create/Manage Wish Lists" button to create one or more Wish lists from any page of our rug galleries. You can also delete existing wish lists from this window.
B. Adding Rugs to Wish Lists
From the Thumbnail Page: While browsing rugs in our gallery, use the "+" symbol located in the lower left of the thumbnail image of a rug you want to save. A screen will appear that allows you to add the rug of interest to a particular wish list you have created. Simply check the box for the wish list you want the rug to reside on.
From the Single-Rug Page: Alternatively, if you click a thumbnail to see the whole rug image, you can add the rug to a Wish list also by using the dedicated Wish list button at the bottom right of the screen. (It is this single rug page that allows you to also manage, add notes and ratings as well as share with a friend as described below.)
C. Managing Wish lists
It is also possible to create notes and save a "five-star" rating from the whole rug screen at the bottom of the column on the right.
Jan David Winitz, eminent rug expert and president/founder of Claremont Rug Company, has developed the Oriental Rug Market Pyramid™, a guide to support those interested in purchasing Oriental rugs. Rankings in the six-level rug Pyramid are based on artistry, craftsmanship, quality of materials, condition, age and provenance.
As the tiers descend, the number of available pieces increases significantly, while the artistry and originality generally decreases. Rugs in Level 1 are held primarily by museums. Art-level pieces are found in Levels 2 through 4. Rugs in Levels 5 and 6 would be considered durable floor coverings of no intrinsic art or investment value.