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Where and when to sell
(Posted on 18/01/14)Resale value This is impossible to predict with any degree of certainty. Do not be misled by assurances from dealers that all oriental rugs or at least the ones they are selling, will automatically increase in value; this simply is not true...
Care and Repair
(Posted on 07/01/14)Oriental rugs have a justifiable reputation for being extremely durable, but they are not indestructible, and proper care and maintenance will greatly enhance both the beauty and life of your rug. In addition to normal wear and tear, central heating...
Where and when to buy
(Posted on 28/12/13)There are a number of different types of retail outlet in most countries of the West, Far East and Australasia, each of which has its own slightly different set of advantages and disadvantages for the prospective buyer. However, the type of outlet...
What to pay
(Posted on 10/12/13)The amount you pay should primarily be determined by what you can afford. This may seem self-evident, but it is not unknown for people to be carried along by the atmosphere of an auction, or the sales patter of a dealer. The first step is...
Prices and value
(Posted on 03/12/13)Prices is determined by number of factors, including the cost of purchase in the country of origin, shipping, washing, import tariffs and the wholesaler's overheads; but by far the most important influence on the price you will pay in shops is the...
Dates and signatures
(Posted on 27/11/13)Dates and signatures sometimes woven into the pile of the rug, usually in the border; this can be taken as a clear indication of when and by whom the rug was made. (Copies of old rugs sometimes include the original date and signature, but there is rarely...
Dating
(Posted on 12/11/13)Discovering exactly when an undated rug was made is almost impossible. However, complete accuracy is not important, as a few years either way make little difference to its value or collectability; placing it in the right quarter of the appropriate...
Assessing Quality
(Posted on 02/11/13)CONTRARY TO POPULAR MYTH, assessing quality is not difficult as it might first appear; armed with a little basic information, anyone should be able to distinguish a good from a poor quality rug. Obviously, there is some truth in the old maxim that...
Oriental Rugs (Size)
(Posted on 26/10/13)Choosing the correct size is not as simple as merely ensuring that the rug fits into the appropriate space. Oriental rugs need room to breathe, and unless they are given the right amount of space they can either be swamped by the surrounding decor...
Decorative considerations
(Posted on 25/10/13)DesignIn many ways, design is less critical than colour, as the colour of a rug has far more impact on its surroundings; a discordant pattern will still blend into most rooms, providing the colours are harmonious. How ever, choosing the right design...