Handmade Persian Rugs

If you want a genuine Persian rug, it is going to be handmade. There is no other possibility because an antique rug could not possibly have been machine made.

The quality of the wool, silk or cotton used to produce these rugs is very important. Rugs made in Iran are made from the best materials and the knots used by the weavers in Iran [formerly Persia] are different from knots used in other countries.

Handmade Persian rugs from Iran will always be more expensive than Indian copies, so always be sure that the rug dealer you use is scrupulously honest in his dealings. Don’t just take his word for it, check around, do your homework. After all, this is an expensive item you are contemplating buying, you don’t want to make a mistake.

There is a huge demand for antiques these days, and handmade Persian rugs are up there with the most requested. Items that were produced centuries ago and have clearly stood the test of time are valued once more and become very desirable.

The handmade Persian rug is not only functional but it can be viewed as a work of art, which it is. If you were to think of a Persian rug that is centuries old, it could well be valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars, maybe even more. Rugs of this age are very rare and those produced in the 1800′s are more likely to be available and probably more affordable.

When choosing which rug to buy you should make sure it is clean because dirty patches could cover damage, plus to keep a rug in good order it is essential that it is kept clean. The wear on it should be evenly distributed and if it has had some damage renewal it shouldn’t have been patched, it should have been re-woven.

Above all, make sure you are dealing with a reputale dealer who can prove the age and origin of your handmade Persian rug for your satisfaction. Because they are in such demand there are fakes around, be sure you do not end up with one of them. If you are not sure, get a professional to take a look for you, it would be money well spent to get their advice.