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Collector's Guide to Persian Carpets and Antique Rugs

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What is Desirable to Collectors?
Design
Drawing
Color
Weave and Structure
Age – How Old Is a Collectible Rug?
Rarity
Trade-off among Condition, Age, and Rarity
Imperfection as a Function of Cultural Authenticity
Specialized vs Eclectic Collecting
Collecting Classic Examples vs. Unusual Rugs
What Makes a Rug Important?
Following Trends or Setting Them
Restoration and Rug Collecting
Rug Collecting and Investment

Collecting Classic Examples vs. Unusual Rugs


In addition to establishing general parameters for acquisition, collectors must also decide whether they wish their rugs to be a representative selection of classic, well-known types, or a selection that focuses on unusual pieces which stand outside the main developments. In many ways, the first route is tried and true, so long as one goes for quality. The second alternative is riskier and more demanding in terms of knowledge and instinct, but potentially it is a far more exciting way to go, one that could produce a collection that stands apart from others. Here above all, it is a matter of personal orientation and temperament.

 

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