As part of our major rug weaving group series, the Bakhtiari rug weavers are next. Contrary to popular belief, Bakhtiari nomads are not responsible for the creation of these oriental rugs. The Bakhtiari nomads include Luri tribesmen who carry out most of their nomadic movement in the summer months. The Bakhtiari Weavers Bakhtiari rugs come […]
Beshir rugs possess several unique qualities that make them worthwhile investments. For example, these rugs use high-quality wool and a high number of knots per square inch. This means that the Beshir rugs include an incredibly sturdy structure that holds up well against general wear and tear. Beshir Rug Weaving Origin This weaving culture became […]
Aubusson tapestries bear some of the most opulent and intricate design styles of the mid 17th and 18th centuries. Not only were these rugs a status symbol, but they also developed a new style of Oriental rugs that European royalty quickly latched onto. Where did Aubusson rugs come from? The small city of Aubusson France, […]
Determining a rug’s country of origin can be a very difficult task. In most cases, rug historians can examine an Oriental rug’s design and weaving style and acquire a general understanding of where the rug was produced. Oriental Rug Design Culture Most rug designs do not have a determinable time or influential event point of […]
It is fairly common for Oriental rug appraisers to asses a rug’s design when determining its country of origin. Many cultures strictly adhere to specific design depictions and styles in addition to their color confinements. Oriental Rug Culture Typically, cultural groups have developed and honed their specific style through centuries of practice, and the most […]
All carpets are rugs, but not all rugs are carpets? In today’s Oriental rug and carpet market, it is typical to use these terms interchangeably; however, these terms were not always so relaxed. The United States rug and carpet markets do not clearly distinguish between the two Oriental groups, and many other countries no longer […]
The Ottoman Empire is well known for its history of beautiful Oriental rug production. From the late 13th century to the beginning of the 20th century, the Ottoman Empire ruled over an expansive area of land and wide variety of culture. When the Empire dissolved in the beginning of the 20th century, countries declared their […]
Ah, the age old question: are old oriental rugs better than new oriental rugs? Okay, maybe the question isn’t that old (especially when compared to how long oriental rugs have been around), but there is a lot of debate among rug collectors. Many are adamant that old oriental rugs are far superior to new ones. […]
We’ve already covered the major physical attributes that help determine when a rug was made. If you missed that blog post, you can read it here. Another way to tell the age of a rug is by checking for a date and/or signature in the pile. Dates are only found some of the time, but […]
It’s nearly impossible to tell exactly when an undated rug was made, but getting it exactly right is really not important. A few years doesn’t make much difference to a rug’s value or collectability. Generally, dating a rug within a quarter of a century will suffice. There is, however, one acceptation. If a rug is […]