Posts Tagged ‘antique rug’

Is My Rug Heirloom Quality? Heirloom rugs are quite valuable. While heirloom-quality rugs and antique rugs share some characteristics, there are a few additional qualities that separate an heirloom from an antique. Heirloom Rug Qualities An heirloom rug is unique. What this means is that only a small number of similar rugs were produced back […]

If you own an antique rug, you may think that its age guarantees that it is quite valuable. However, many factors contribute to the value of your rug, and without proper care, an antique rug may actually be worth very little. So, what are the factors that detract from the value of your fine rug?

Whether you recently purchased an older rug, inherited a rug, or were gifted a fine rug through family or friends, you may wonder about its age and value. We’ve composed a guide so that you can ascertain the approximate age of your rug from home. Age does not always increase value, although an antique rug in good condition is likely to be worth more than a new rug.