Posted on November 18, 2014 by Behnam Rugs

Can a Persian Rug be an Investment?

Although the chances that you can buy an authentic Persian rug and then sell it five years later at a considerable profit are very small, many people purchase these beautiful handwoven works of art because they know the rug can appreciate in value over the years.

Read below for tips on how to purchase a Persian rug so that you can be sure it will increase in value over time.

• You first need to visit several Dallas rug dealers and start learning about what qualities to look for in a rug. Aim to visit at least three dealers. (Naturally, we hope that Behnam Rugs will be one of those dealers.)
• Don’t be shy about this: people go into the rug business because they have a passion for these beautiful rugs and want to pass that passion along to others. It’s rare a rug dealer will not want to take you by the hand and educate you about their rugs.
• A first step in ascertaining a rug’s quality is to look at the ticket on the rug. You want to make sure the rug has no fewer than 100 knots per square inch (for geometric designs), or about 300 knots per square inch (for floral designs). The higher the knot count, the higher the price.
• Each rug should have a ticket that tells you the rug’s age, its origin, the type of rug, its size, and a bit of description about its quality and design. The ticket also should tell you its condition and its retail price. (This is why it’s a good idea to visit several rug dealers so that you’re better able to ascertain what a reasonable price is for rugs of certain sizes, designs, and quality.)
• A Persian rug is never made in China. An authentic Persian rug is only woven in Iran (which once was known as Persia). These rugs are the finest rugs made in the world. They are usually woven out of wool, but silk Persian rugs are also incredible works of art.
• Talk to the dealer and find out which designs and styles are considered to be classic and timeless. Up-to-the-minute styles may –or may not – stay in fashion. To better ensure that your rug goes up in value, it’s best to purchase a rug with a design that’s considered classic or traditional. Why? Because these designs never go out of style, and someone 25 or even 50 years from now may be more willing to pay a good price for the rug when you’re ready to sell it.

Take your time. Research, study, and learn about Persian rugs. Enjoy the process: you’re going to learn more than just the qualities that make for a good rug: you’ll learn about ancient history, art, and culture.

Enjoy your shopping and give us a call at 972-733-0400 if you have any questions or would like to schedule a showroom tour.