An antique Persian rug generally costs from R$ 6.000 to more than R$ 300.000. The range is wide because every rug is a unique piece, and the price depends on where and when it was woven, how fine the work is, its state of preservation and how rare it is. In practice: a smaller tribal piece comes in at around R$ 6.000 to R$ 12.000; a fine rug, of good origin and good size, between R$ 40.000 and R$ 120.000; and collector’s examples go beyond R$ 150.000.. Below you will see what lies behind that figure.
What Determines the Price of a Persian Rug
Origin. Every town and region has its own tradition and its own reputation. A fine Kerman or Kashan is worth more than a simpler village piece, even at the same size.
Age. Rugs from the late 19th and early 20th century, woven before large-scale production, are the most highly valued. The older and better preserved, the higher the value.
Knot density. The more knots per square centimetre, the finer the design and the more hours of work behind the piece. It is one of the factors that weigh most on the price.
State of preservation. Vivid colours, original fringes and borders and few repairs increase the value. A rug cared for over generations is worth more than a worn one.
Rarity. Unusual designs, specific natural dyes, the hand of a master weaver and hard-to-find sizes push the price up.
If you want to go deeper, we have written in detail about how rug values are determined.
Price Ranges, with Real Examples from the Collection
Entry level — from R$ 6.000 to R$ 15.000.. Smaller pieces of simpler origin, excellent for anyone starting a collection. This is where you find some smaller-size Tabriz rugs and a Malayer.
Middle range — from R$ 15.000 to R$ 80.000.. Rugs of good size and recognised origin, with a more elaborate design. Here are pieces such as a Lori or an Afshar.
Collector level — above R$ 80.000.. The finest and rarest rugs, of exceptional manufacture. This is the range of a Kerman Lavar, a Mohtasham Kashan or a Bidjar, which reaches R$ 325.000..
To see every piece with its price, visit the catalogue.
Is It Worth the Investment?
An authentic antique Persian rug does not wear out the way a new piece of furniture does. On the contrary: these are handmade pieces, rarer all the time, that have already crossed a century and tend to hold and even increase their value over time. And there is everyday use, which counts too: a good rug stays with the house for decades, passes from generation to generation and rarely goes out of fashion. What protects that value is buying well — an authentic, well-preserved piece, from someone who knows what they are selling.
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