First off, oriental rugs should not be purchased for investment purposes. Buy what you like and treasure what you have. A well-cared for rug may last up to a century. Anyway, the following factors are used by an oriental rug appraiser: 1.value cycles of the present day market (supply & demand) 2. authenticity and most importantly, 3. the quality of craftsmanship or lack of it.
That is a very good question... the value will fluctuate based on the demand since colors and designs come in and out of fashion. Any rug that is new will most likely not be worth much once you take it out of the store (just like a new car or refrigerator) but as a general rule the older pieces (those that are from the turn of the 20th century and earlier) already have some sort of value in them. As a general rule the older and better pieces do very well over time. The Wall Street Journal published an article recently about investing in antique rugs.
Daniel S. Walker has written: 'Oriental rugs in Cincinnati collections' -- subject(s): Exhibitions, Oriental Rugs, Rugs, Oriental 'Oriental rugs ofthe Hajji Babas' -- subject(s): Exhibitions, Hajji Baba Club, Oriental Rugs, Rugs, Oriental 'Flowers underfoot' -- subject(s): Exhibitions, Mogul Rugs, Rugs, Rugs, Mogul, Themes, motives
Meik McNaughton has written: 'More miniature oriental rugs & carpets' -- subject(s): Canvas embroidery, Miniature fiberwork, Oriental Rugs, Patterns, Rugs, Oriental 'Making miniature oriental rugs & carpets' -- subject(s): Canvas embroidery, Miniature fiberwork, Oriental Rugs, Patterns, Rugs, Oriental
One of the main differences is the location where the rugs are made. Persian rugs are made in Iran while Oriental rugs are made in Asia. In addition, Persian are hand-knotted. However, one can generally say all Persian rugs are Oriental rugs but not all Oriental rugs are Persian.
Oriental rugs for heavy use can be purchased from a variety of stores. Peter Pap Oriental Rugs, Inc., Overstock, eBay, and Oriental Designer Rugs sell oriental rugs for heavy use.
Essie Sakhai has written: 'The story of carpets' -- subject(s): Oriental Rugs, Persian Rugs, Rugs, Oriental, Rugs, Persian 'Persian Rugs and Carpets'
W. A. Hawley has written: 'Oriental rugs' -- subject(s): Oriental Rugs
Oriental rugs, a wonderful way to tie any room together, can be purchased online from a number of retailers. Options include Persian Rug Gallery, Oriental Rugs Online, Persian Rug Planet, Rugs USA, and Atlantis Rugs, among others.
Patricia L. Fiske has written: 'Prayer rugs from private collections' -- subject(s): Exhibitions, Oriental Rugs, Private collections, Rugs, Rugs, Oriental
Caspian Oriental Rugs specializes in handmade Oriental rugs and services, which include: hand wash cleaning and repair, appraisals, consignments, and they will also buy used and antique rugs. You can reach Caspian Oriental Rugs by phone at (312) 664-7576 or visit their showroom at 700 North LaSalle Street, Chicago,IL 60654.
Yes, you are able to find oriental accent rugs. There are several places online to find them. Also, look for a store that specializes in area rugs. You will find a better variety.
James Franklin Ballard has written: 'Catalogue of oriental rugs in the collection of James F. Ballard' -- subject(s): Exhibitions, Oriental Rugs, Rugs
E Gans-Ruedin has written: 'Antique oriental carpets from the seventeenth to the early twentieth century' -- subject(s): Oriental Rugs, Rugs, Oriental