Expert articles on identifying, valuing, photographing, caring for, and selling vintage and antique rugs — written by our specialist buying team.
Average market values for Persian, Turkish, Moroccan, Caucasian and all vintage rug types — with charts and expert breakdown.
Read guide →Expert buyers reveal what to look for before assuming an old rug is just decorative. How many signs does yours show?
Read guide →Which rug types appreciate, which depreciate, and what the market data says about collecting vs selling now.
Read guide →Six at-home tests to determine if your rug is genuinely hand-knotted and potentially antique — with visual diagrams.
Read guide →The terminology explained clearly — what each term covers, value differences, and what it means for sellers.
Read guide →Dye type is one of the biggest value factors in antique rugs. Here's how to identify natural vegetable dyes from synthetic aniline dyes.
Read guide →Three essential shots that get faster and more accurate quotes. Lighting, angles, and what specialists need to see.
Read guide →Step-by-step guide for selling rugs from an estate — identification, valuation, documentation and getting fair prices.
Read guide →A complete comparison of every selling route — costs, speed, price achieved, and which is best for your specific rug.
Read guide →KPSI, origin, age — everything that separates a £100 decorative silk from a £100,000 Qom or Hereke. With full price tables.
Read guide →Kazak, Shirvan, Karabagh, Kuba — specialist guide to Caucasian rug values, identification, and what makes them collectible.
Read guide →Why a worn antique rug can be worth more than a perfect modern one — and which types of damage actually matter for value.
Read guide →Persian rug values range from a few hundred to hundreds of thousands of pounds. Learn what drives that range and where your rug sits.
Read guide →Origin, age, condition, materials, dyes, knotting density, and size — the seven factors specialists use to assess what a rug is worth.
Read guide →What specialists look for during a valuation, the different types of valuation, and how our free online assessment works.
Read guide →Auction houses, dealers, online platforms, specialist buyers — a clear comparison of your options and which gets you the best result.
Read guide →Moth damage, wear, repairs, colour fading — which damage reduces value, and when age and rarity still outweigh condition.
Read guide →Identifying, valuing, keeping vs selling — a calm, practical guide to making the right decision about inherited rugs.
Read guide →Specialist buyers explain why cleaning a rug before valuation often reduces its value — and what to do instead.
Read guide →Fold test, fringe test, pile inspection, symmetry check — five tests anyone can do at home to distinguish hand-knotted from machine-made.
Read guide →City vs tribal origins, Persian vs Turkish knots, design vocabulary, and how to spot common fakes and mislabelled pieces.
Read guide →The single most important distinction in rug valuation — explained with worked price examples.
Read guide →Woven cartouches, auction house labels, exhibition medals, and certification schemes — what each type tells you about value.
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