FAQs

Yes, medieval rugs were common, used to add warmth, reduce noise and display wealth.

Weavers used basic vertical or horizontal (mostly wooden) looms, spindles, combs, hooks, and knives to create rugs by hand.

Genuine antiques show handmade imperfections, uneven knots, natural dyes and gentle fading. Reproductions appear overly uniform. But keep in mind that some of the reproductions are so good at mimicking the appearance and textures of

Mohtashem and Hadji Jalili from Persia are among the most famous historical weavers, known for exceptional craftsmanship. More recent renowned weavers include Amoghly from Mashhad and the Sairafian family from Isfahan, admired worldwide for their

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