Posts Tagged ‘handmade rugs’

What is rug restoration, you may be wondering? Restoration is a step above simpler repairs. Rug restoration restores a rug by weaving in the exact manner it was originally created. Restoration work should be very hard to detect. There are a variety of services encompassed by the term restoration, we will cover the most commonly performed.

Garage and estate sales can be the source of fantastic and valuable finds. This extends to fine rugs as well. Many rug owners do not know the true value of the rugs they possess. That can mean a bargain that gives a big return on investment!

If you own an antique rug, you may think that its age guarantees that it is quite valuable. However, many factors contribute to the value of your rug, and without proper care, an antique rug may actually be worth very little. So, what are the factors that detract from the value of your fine rug?

Whether you recently purchased an older rug, inherited a rug, or were gifted a fine rug through family or friends, you may wonder about its age and value. We’ve composed a guide so that you can ascertain the approximate age of your rug from home. Age does not always increase value, although an antique rug in good condition is likely to be worth more than a new rug.

Recently, a couple brought a new rug in for a complimentary verbal appraisal. The customer’s mother had bought the rug at an antique shop on impulse while shopping in New York City. The shop owner had supposedly purchased the rug at auction and the rug was labeled as a real silk Persian Tabriz. Persian Tabriz rugs are quite well-made and sought after by Persian rug lovers and collectors.