Antique Rugs


When it comes to floor coverings, there are few things more interesting than antique rugs! The look and feel of an antique rug can bring back great memories for most. Generally, an antique rug is usually at least thirty years old, though not necessarily older than eighty. An antique rug is also any rug that is over 80 years of age.

Antique Rugs Categories

So basically, for identification purposes, the antique rugs fall into the following semi-antique categories: antique oriental rugs, Persian rugs, Sisal rugs, Fine Persian rugs, African rugs, and Oriental and Persian carpets. So now that we have defined the antique category let's take a closer look at each of these categories to see their unique qualities. For easy identification, all the names mentioned here are based on the country in which they were made.

 

Of course, no discussion of antique rugs would be complete without mentioning carpets! One of the first types of carpets from Asia was the silk rugs or damask rugs, which were heavily exported throughout Europe and the Middle East in the late eighteen hundreds. Silk was a highly valued commodity and was considered the "wisdom of the ages." Carpets were intricately woven and had rich colors initially created by weaving different colored dyes. The dyes would often be combined with natural indigo and different kinds of minerals to create the colors in the carpet. This process was extremely labor-intensive as a result of the time it took to dye the dyes properly.

 

Antique rugs and carpets are often highly prized, but they are also quite valuable as antiques. Of course, most people prefer to purchase antique rugs as decor, but some collectors enjoy the thrill of bidding on these rugs and carpets as well. It should be noted that these rugs and carpets are not known for their quality, so you may end up spending a great deal of money on an antique rug or carpet. Nonetheless, if you are a true collector, there is no better way to enhance the value of your home than to have it adorned with an exquisite piece of an antique rug.

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