Genuine carpets from iran formerly known as persia are treasured by collectors world.
What is an antique persian rug.
How to tell if a persian rug is valuable.
Knowing that this piece was hand woven and dyed with natural ingredients you know it is an impeccable masterpiece.
The art of persian carpet making flourished during the safavid dynasty 1499 to 1722 ce when the persian empire comprised present day iran turkey and parts of africa.
Your antique persian rug is more than 80 years old how old a piece has to be to be considered an antique rug and beautifully done with a gorgeous design and brilliant colors.
To distinguish a persian antique rug from other types of oriental rugs take note of the following details.
However keep in mind.
It cannot bear the persian name.
The rug can be of the same quality crafted with the same techniques and material but because a manufacturer in pakistan crafted it it is considered an antique oriental rug not a persian.
The antique persian rugs are from iran and most of the times you will find imitation of these rugs from countries such as china turkey pakistan and india.
Owning a persian carpet is like owning a valuable piece of history.