Art Mesh
2011
The Art Of Buying Antique Rugs
A rug must be over 80 years old to be considered antique; however Oriental rugs, the most renowned carpets in the world, can be centuries old. Produced in the Far East, Central Asia, and many regions of the Middle East, these fine rugs boast excellent craftsmanship and unsurpassed beauty. Considered masterpieces of art in their own right, antique rugs can be found adorning floors or hanging on palace walls. They are highly collectible and fetch prices in the millions of dollars at buyers' auctions.
Out of all the antique rugs, the best known are Persian carpets. Produced in ancient Persia (or Iran of today), these finely knotted rugs feature bold geometric or curvilinear designs framed within decorative borders. The design or motif can cover the entire carpet, can be placed to one side, or appear in the center of the carpet. Persian rugs are always hand-woven and are named after the tribe or city where they were crafted.
At one time, these traditional carpets were the exclusive property of royalty, who would commission the top weavers in the country to create a new rug. Some of the most famous rugs include Ashfar, Tabriz, Kerman, Kashan, Baluch, Wiss, and Shiraz rugs. Persian rugs are timeless and make a head-turning focal point for any room, whether you are decorating a modern Manhattan apartment, a two-storey family home, or a Victorian castle.
So how do you go about buying antique carpets, and how do you know if you're getting the real deal or being tricked into buying a fake? The first rule of thumb, surprisingly often overlooked, is to measure the room the carpet is intended for BEFORE you hit the stores. Fortunately, you can find Persian rugs in various shapes and size suitable for most rooms. Prices vary depending on a number of factors, such as the size and spacing of the knots, the condition of the carpet, and the intricateness of the design.
You can conduct a couple of tests to determine whether a rug presented as an antique is genuine or not. Authentic antique rug fringes are woven, while the fringes on machine-made rugs are tacked on later. Furthermore, the back of a machine-made rug often has some kind of mesh to cover up the knots. Conversely, genuine antique rugs have the same design appearing on the front and the back, with all knots visible.
When you buy antique rugs, visit only dealers with a stellar reputation or who have been recommended by family or friends. Shop around, visiting several dealers or comparing products and prices on the Internet. Be sure to ask about delivery, shipping, and return policies, and never purchase a rug without getting a warranty in writing. Keep in mind that authentic antique rugs will require restoration and repair at some point, and some dealers will include this service in the purchase price. To be certain you are getting the best rug for your money, the experts advise bringing in a professional appraiser to evaluate the condition and authenticity of the rug that interests you.
Final, "BUYER BEWARE": Beware of buying an antique rug from a store going out of business since you have no way of returning/exchanging the rug if you discover something wrong. Similarly, beware of antique rugs offered at a discount – authentic rugs have a strong market value and don't go on sale.
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