Silk Persian Rug

When you are searching for a silk Persian rug you need to be aware of lots of points regarding the value of the rug. You might get into the hands of an unscrupulous dealer who will attempt to pass off something to you which is not worth the amount he will ask for. I do not mean to suggest that all carpet dealers are rogues,far from it, but there are some around who are not as reliable as they should be.

A word of warning – do not allow yourself to be tricked into paying too much, more than the rug is actually worth.

Origin is of paramount importance in Persian rugs, for instance rugs which are made, all hand knotted, in Iran are generally believed to be the best you could buy. Quality of materials and the amounts of knots per square inch are indicative of the true value of a silk Persian rug, and the same goes for a woolen rug. The more knots per square inch the better, this makes the rug more valuable.

Antique Persian rugs will bring a very good price at auction when their age goes back a century or more. When a silk Persian rug is round this age there must be a lot of history attached to it, for instance, where has it been for the last hundred years? Where in the world and with what kind of people? If only it could talk!

You might find a silk Persian rug used as a wall hanging, such is their beauty. Because of the material used to produce this rug being naturally more fragile than wool and not to mention more expensive, I think you would feel it something of a sacrilege to walk on it. Better to hang it and be able to see and appreciate its beautiful design.

Because the genuine woolen or silk Persian rug is hand made there is always a certain amount of artistic license applied to the design. You will find usually that the design is quite unique, there will be differences between that one and all the rest. The weavers liked to put in their own little quirky changes to the designs.

If you buy the best you can afford in a silk Persian rug you can rest assured that it will last your lifetime and beyond, becoming a family heirloom. If you are careful and get the genuine article you are making a good investment and also buying something that will enhance your home for a long time to come.