Posts Tagged ‘oriental rug’

4 Questions to Ask a Persian Rug Dealer When it comes to purchasing a fine, hand-knotted rug, it’s best to come prepared before visiting some rug dealers. What do we mean by prepared? You should have done some research on what makes a fine, hand-knotted rug. You should know a bit about the history of […]

Common Misconceptions About Persian Rugs Do you think that all genuine Persian rugs are antiques? Do you believe that any old Persian or Oriental rug is valuable? Are you certain that your handmade rug will go up in value over the years? Do you believe that a hand-woven Persian rug is always better made than […]

Using a Persian Rug over Wall-to-Wall Carpet Let’s say you love Persian and Oriental rugs – their workmanship, their patterns and colors, their quality. But let’s also say that your home has wall-to-wall carpeting in practically every room. You decide to purchase one of these fine rugs, but you don’t really want to place it […]

The Different Persian Cities and Their Rug Patterns Understanding the origin behind the different patterns you’ll find in a Persian rug helps you understand its history – and appreciate its beauty even more. Read below for some brief information on the different Persian rug patterns and their city or region of origin. The names of […]

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 […]