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Types Of Oriental Rugs

The term ''oriental rug'' applies to hand-knotted carpets woven in the East over a wide area extending from the Balkans into China. As the weaving is not performed by machine, orientalrugs have a particular sense of aliveness and individuality…
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Condition in Antique Rugs: How Collectors Really Think About Wear, Restoration, and Integrity

Condition is one of the most misunderstood aspects of antique rug collecting. Many assume that the best rugs are those that look new. In reality, experienced collectors think in terms of integrity, not perfection. Honest Wear vs. Damage Honest…
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Natural Dyes in Antique Rugs: What Actually Matters (and What Doesn’t)

Natural dyes are often cited as a hallmark of quality in antique rugs, but the subject is frequently misunderstood. While natural dyes are essential to great rugs, their presence alone does not guarantee artistic or collectible value. At…
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The Most Collected Antique Rug Types — and Why Some Matter More Than Others

Collectors often ask which antique rugs are “the most desirable.” The answer is more nuanced than a simple list of regions or names. Some types of antique rugs are actively sought by knowledgeable collectors, while others—though old and…
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Museum-Quality vs. Decorative Antique Rugs: A Connoisseur’s Distinction

Not all antique rugs are created with the same intention, nor do they occupy the same place in the hierarchy of collecting. While many antique rugs are beautiful and historically interesting, only a small percentage rise to what connoisseurs…
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What Makes an Antique Rug Truly Rare?

1. Age and Historical Context While age alone does not guarantee rarity, the historical period in which a rug was made often contributes to its collectability. Oriental rugs from certain periods are scarce simply because few survive in good…
Rare Laver Kirman Antique Rugs compliment a beautiful modern living room with industrial beams
Rare Laver Kirman Antique Rugs compliment a beautiful modern living room with industrial beams
Rare Laver Kirman Antique Rugs compliment a beautiful modern living room with industrial beams
Rare Laver Kirman Antique Rugs compliment a beautiful modern living room with industrial beams
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Antique Persian Afshar Rug.
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19th Century Area Size Persian Rugs Transform Any Out of the Way Space Into A Special Destination

See our antique Hadji Jallili (Haji Jalili) Tabriz rugs now available. >>Click Here<<   For screen-size view, click on image   The elevator landing in this connoisseur's home has been turned into a uniquely inviting environment…
Rare Laver Kirman Antique Rugs compliment a beautiful modern living room with industrial beams
Rare Laver Kirman Antique Rugs compliment a beautiful modern living room with industrial beams
Rare Laver Kirman Antique Rugs compliment a beautiful modern living room with industrial beams

Request Photos and Rugs on Approval

Viewing Rugs in Your Home Considering the tremendous impact that well-chosen antique Oriental rugs have on a room, many clients choose one of our two trouble-free methods of seeing rugs in situ before coming to a decision. See Rugs on Approval…
Rare Laver Kirman Antique Rugs compliment a beautiful modern living room with industrial beams