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How Can I Identify Antique Rugs?

The most antique of antique rugs is the beautiful and remarkably well-preserved Pazyryk rug found in Siberia just after World War II. The Pazyryk rug measures about 6’x5’ and is all an antique rug enthusiast could hope for. The primary trait to recognize in the antique style is the material used in the rug. Another significant feature is the thickness of the weft and pile – the string base into which the wool or silk used to make the rug is woven.

Antique Persian style rugs are high density and are often named after the area in which they were produced. With its fame and superiority it’s easy to see why the antique Persian rug is so frequently copied nowadays. The vibrant colors of the area rugs together with the timeless patterns and designs will always be in style, adding refinement to your home.

If you’re buying an antique area rug, make your mind up whether you just fancy buying a priceless floor covering, or whether you are paying attention to the rug from the standpoint of the collector.

Old Chinese Rug

Most antique style Chinese area rugs date back to the 19^th century, during the Ming and Ching Dynasties. A Buddhist priest named Ho-Chi Ching founded the first Chinese wool rug making school in Beijing in 1860. It proved successful and rug making flourished for a time, but declined by the end of the century. Unlike other Oriental rugs, Chinese style area rugs feature realistic flora and fauna in addition to geometric designs. 

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