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How do you find out what a rug is worth?
call around to your local antique dealors. If there reputable they should have or know of an antique dealer that can tell you how much your rug is worth. If you don't have a local antique dealor your local pawn shop might know someone who could help you.
How do you know if you have an Oriental antique rug?
Go to http://www.forum.RugRag.com and post photographs you have. It takes a pro to look at a rug and say if it is antique or not. They should be very helpful.
How does one make a antique Persian Rug?
It is impossible to make an antique Persian rug because they were made in Persia hundreds of years ago. Any attempt to craft one would result in a fake rug.
Why should I consider purchasing an antique Turkish rug?
You shouldn't.
How do you make a magic carpet at home?
Find an antique Persian rug, sprinkle some salt and pepper, have your neighbor's dog take a crap on it, and you now have a magic carpet.
Where can you purchase antique Persian rugs?
Antique persian rugs can be purchased on the internet at OldCarpet, Armanruns and Erugs. If you would like to view the rug before you buy one then you would need to visit antique shops to see if they have them in stock.
Where can one purchase a vintage rug?
It may be Namizyal Collection, but there is a rug company that sells directly from the manufacturer to the end user. It sells real vintage carpets with free shipping for the USA, I would say try zengoda. com
What is an authentic Oriental Rug?
There are many factors that need to be present for the rug in question to be deemed authentic. An authentic Oriental rug must be made of natural fibers such as wool, cotton or silk. It must be woven completely by hand and it must be of Asiatic origin (or it cannot be classed as an authentically oriental rug). If you are looking to purchase an authentic antique rug it should be 100 years old or more otherwise 50 years or more is considered only semi-antique.
Would an antique shop seel accent rugs?
Yes because these kind of shops specialize in rugs. And if you would like a one of a kind accent rug antique shops would be the place to go. Plus you could pick up some other items to go with that rug.
Where could one find a Kazak rug?
There are a wide variety of places where one could find and purchase a Kazak rug. The easiest place to find a Kazak rug is to visit a local rug store in the area.
Want to come shopping for antique rugs?
No I do not wish to go shopping with you unfortunately. However, the friendly staff at any antique rug or furniture store will help you out with any potential purchases.
What is the most expensive antique rug you can buy?
Great question! Even during these tough economic times, good and rare pieces are fetching more money at auction than ever before! The record was just shattered again a few months ago.... During a Christies antique carpet auction in London, one 17th century Antique Persian Kerman Rug sold for nearly $10,000,000!
