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Guidelines for purchasing your antique oriental rug
Navigating the oriental rug market can seem like a confusing process at first, as there seem to be many qualifiers to making the best decision possible. However, some simple guidelines can help demystify the purchasing and selection process. In this series of articles, we offer valuable guidance to help you identify what to look for when purchasing rugs that suit your needs and aesthetic interests.
Everything that helps you understand an antique oriental rug, live well with it and choose the right piece, in one place. The content is organised in three parts — go straight to the one you need:
Origin · Art · Technique
History & Technique
The history, culture and craft behind every antique rug.

How Are Persian Rugs Made?

How to Find Out the Origin of an Antique Rug by Its Pattern

Concise History of Armenian Rug Production

Are Heriz and Serapi Identical Rug Types, or Do They Exhibit Differences?

Interpretations of Caucasian Rug Patterns

How Was the Salmon-Pink Colour of the Ancient Sarouk Rugs Made?

How the Silk Road Spread Persian Rugs Across the World

Rugs with Solid and Vibrant Colours Remain Attractive Works of Art

Differences Between Synthetically and Naturally Dyed Rugs

How to Estimate the Age of a Rug by Its Features

Would You Pay £5,442,000 for a Rug? Yes!

After All, What Is the Meaning of the Term Boteh?

Rugs Made for Royalty: The Superlative of Textile Artistic Expression

How Is a Carpet Made?

The First Golden Age of Persian Carpets. The Art of the Safavid Dynasty and Its Legacy

Understanding the Rug’s Backside

What Does the Term Antique Mean in the World of Rugs?

The Pazyryk Carpet – The Oldest Carpet in the World!

What Makes Silk Rugs Exceptional?

How Is a Carpet’s Structure Made? Warp and weft: the base of every rug

Ardabil, the Most Famous Carpet in the World

What Distinguishes an Artistic-Level Rug from a Decorative One?

What Is Abrash? How to Identify It?

Introduction to the World of Antique Oriental Rugs

Can Rugs Be Considered Works of Art?
Living with art
Practical Guidance
How to choose, care for and style your rug — to live with it every day.

How to Clean and Care for an Antique Rug

Tips for Positioning and Choosing the Right Rug Size for Each Room in Your Home

Tips for Choosing Your Rug Design

Tip: DIY Interior Design

The Art of Hanging Antique Rugs on Walls

How to Protect Your Antique Oriental Rugs from Your Pet

Revitalizing Your Space with Antique Rugs

Rug Care Guide

Should I Restore My Antique Rug?

Should I Worry About the Imperfections of My Antique Rug?
For your home
Shop by Type & Room
Guides by rug type and by room, to choose with confidence.

Antique Persian Rugs by Size

Antique Runner Rugs for Hallways and Entryways

How to Recognise a Kazak Rug

Antique Rugs for the Bedroom

Antique Rugs for the Dining Room

Antique Heriz Rug

Antique Kazak Rug

Collectible Antique Oriental Rugs

How to Buy an Antique Rug Safely

Antique Rugs for the Living Room

How Much Does an Antique Persian Rug Cost?

Antique Caucasian Rugs: Kazak, Shirvan and Karabagh

Persian Antique Rugs for Sale

How to Recognise a Lesghi Rug

How to Recognise a Shirvan Rug

How to Recognise a Gendje Rug

Discover the Cultural and Artistic Values of the Caucasian Kazak Rugs

Creating Vibrant Interiors: Transform Your Space with the Charm of Ancient Tabriz Rugs

How to Style Your Home with Antique Heriz Rugs

The Irresistible Charm of Ancient Caucasian Rugs

A Guide to Valuing the Artistry of Durable Ancient Heriz Rugs

Why Antique Rugs Stand Out

Why Choose Figalli Oriental Rugs

Kerman – A Persian Garden Inside Your Home

Are Antique Rugs Expensive?

How Are the Values, and Prices of Rugs Determined

Why Buying an Antique Rug Is the Only Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Choice
