Are wool rugs worth anything?

Are wool rugs worth anything?

These rugs are very valuable! Rugs more than 100 years old are considered antique; rugs between 50 and 70 years are semi-antique or vintage. But even as prices fluctuate from year to year and rug to rug, a quality hand-knotted wool rug is a worthy investment in art and craftsmanship that will never go out of style.

How can you tell how old a wool rug is?

Very old rugs will feel gritty, sandy, or even smooth on the back. A fine rug that looks tightly woven, but that still feels somewhat floppy or supple, is probably old, since even tightly woven rugs become supple with time. Color or rug dye quality can also help determine how old a rug is.

How can you tell a real Turkish rug?

Authentic Persian rugs are always hand-knotted. The process is such that the pattern on the underside of the rug matches the pattern on the top of the rug. There is no other backing added to the underside. The absence of any type of backing results in a soft underside.

What kind of rugs are in vintage collections?

Our curated collection of vintage rugs are composed of hand-knotted Turkish rugs, Persian rugs and other Oriental carpets woven mostly in the 50s, 60s and 70s. We select these carpets from homes and usually shear their piles low to reduce the strength of the designs and to give a further aged style.

How much does a Tibetan wool rug cost?

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What kind of rugs are used in Africa?

Many people choose colorful kilim rugs to accent their rooms. Originating from areas in North Africa and Central Asia, these rugs have some unique characteristics. They offer a different style of weave with interwoven wefts and warps that form a no-pile design known as a flat weave.

What kind of weave does a flat weave rug have?

They offer a different style of weave with interwoven wefts and warps that form a no-pile design known as a flat weave. The rugs feature frayed edges on the shortest sides and come in a variety of designs and colors, with no two rugs looking exactly alike.