FAQs

Romans occasionally imported rugs from the East, but rugs weren’t commonly used in everyday Roman life.

It would be difficult for private consumers to nail down the exact location where an old carpet was woven. But experts will asses the rug’s origin mostly through carful examination of the specific dyes used,

Court carpets are magnificent, centuries-old woven masterpieces created during the “Golden Ages” of court patronage, such as the Persian Safavid (16th–18th centuries) and Ottoman (late 15th–18th centuries) empires.

Ask about age, origin, repairs, materials, appraisal status, care instructions and authenticity. Ask the dealer to include that in the invoice so that you have a record of it.

Look for minor professional repairs and avoid rugs with glue, mismatched colors, heavily tinted areas or poor-quality patching. You should also confirm the rug had not been “size adjusted” like cut down in size.

Yes, but consult an expert if you are not sending out to be professionally cleaned. Washing rugs at more can damage the rug in different ways and may even cause colors to bleed / color

Not always. Some antique area rugs were not made with top shelf materials or used the perfect blend of color, weave, texture and pattern.

Assessing the true age of a carpet would be almost impossible for a private consumer. Dealers and professional rug appraisals should be consulted to be able to confirm the approximate age of an older area

Yes, most antique rugs are durable and can handle light to moderate home use type of foot traffic. For using in heavy traffic areas you should speak to the dealer first.

The Clark Sickle-Leaf Carpet sold for over $33 million, making it the most expensive rug ever auctioned.

Yes. Antique rugs fit beautifully in modern interiors, adding warmth, character, and contrast.

Imperfections, like uneven color (abrash), add value because they prove the rug is handmade, authentic, and unique.