How do I know what my Persian rug is worth?

Determine whether it’s silk or wool. Evaluate its condition (stiff, soft, clean, dirty). Count the knots on the back. Since each knot is a rug is tied by hand, a weaver can tie approximately 8000 knots per day, the more knots per square inch, the more valuable it is.

How much would an authentic Persian rug sell for?

“An area rug, 8-by-10, a new one, will average $1,400 to $2,200, and go up to $20,000,” says Bahman Rais Dana. “For $1,600 to $1,700, you get a very good-looking rug that lasts forever.” A real Persian rug, one from Iran, of the same size would range from $15,000 to more than $20,000.

How do you date an old rug?

Some Rugs Can Be Dated By The Number Of Knots Per Square Inch (KPSI) Another way to date a rug is to turn it over. Count the number of horizontal and vertical rows in one inch of weaving. Multiply these numbers together, and this will give you the knots per square inch, or KPSI.

How old is semi antique Persian rugs?

Rugs that are between 20 and 99 years of age are called ‘Old’. Any rug that falls within the 30 to 99-year range is considered ‘Semi-Antique’.

How old does a Persian rug have to be to be antique?

Historians agree that anything over 100-years-old can be classified as a classic antique. Antique rugs, however, can be anywhere from 75-years to 100-years-old.

What is a Persian Mahal rug?

Similar to Amritsar rugs and carpets from India, Persian Mahal rugs were originally conceived and manufactured to specifically appeal to the taste of Western consumers. The large scale, all over design, and use of western color palettes are all characteristics of antique Mahal rugs.

What makes the best antique Mahal carpets?

The best antique Mahal carpets feature floral patterns, beautiful arabesques and stark medallions woven in strong jewel tones. However, there is a good deal of variety among Mahal rugs, giving the designer some flexibility when working with such pieces.

What is the difference between Mahal rugs and Arak (Sultanabad) carpets?

Mahal rugs tend to have a courser weave, the wool is not as lustrous and the design is not as refined as those that were produced in Arak (Sultanabad). Price is also a factor, since the carpets from Sultanabad are considered better quality and are feature designs that are more interesting.

Why buy antantique carpets?

Antique carpets adorned the humblest dwellings as well as kings ‘ palaces and are coveted by collectors around the world. We offer Oriental rugs on sale. See articles on buying and decorating with Persian rugs.