Collectible Antique Oriental Rugs

Not every antique rug is a collector’s piece. What separates one from the other is a combination of age, rarity, quality of manufacture and state of preservation: rugs that, beyond being beautiful, carry artistic and historical value. This is the kind of piece Figalli seeks out and gathers in its collection.

What Defines a Collector’s Piece

A collector’s piece usually brings together a few things: genuine age, generally from the late 19th or early 20th century, before large-scale production; fine manufacture, with a high knot count per centimetre and a well-defined design; natural dyes; and good condition. Add to that rarity — an unusual pattern, a hard-to-find size, or the hand of a master weaver. These are rugs made to last centuries, and many already have. It is no accident that the finest rugs have always been treated as works of art, and some were made for royalty.

The Great Origins

Collecting is largely organised by origin. Persian rugs are the benchmark of refinement, with Serapi, Kerman, Kashan, Bidjar and Tabriz among the most coveted. Caucasian rugs bring the strength of geometric design and tribal colour, in names such as Kazak and Karabagh. And Turkish rugs have a tradition of their own in Anatolia, from village weavings to the very fine Hereke. To get to know each type in depth, the rug guide describes the main families, one by one.

Highlights of the Collection

At the top of the collection are exceptional pieces: a Serapi from north-west Persia, a Bidjar, a Mohtasham Kashan from central Persia, or the Eagle Kazak from the Caucasus. These are rugs that go beyond R$ 80,000 and reach R$ 325,000, each one a unique piece.

Authenticity

Every rug in the collection is assessed by specialists and comes with the house guarantee as to origin, age and handmade construction. That is what allows you to buy a collector’s piece with confidence, even at a distance.

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Looking for a specific piece for your collection, or thinking of starting one? Talk to us. We help you find the right rug and tell you the story behind each one.

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