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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

Design


Design is a central issue in rug collecting. It is a key factor in recognizing the type of a rug and placing it within a a historical sequence or development. Rating design quality in critical terms is also considered the mark of a real collector, one who has acquired an “eye.” An understanding of design is important in assessing if a rug is rare or important, or more culturally authentic. It is also critical in determining if a rug is late, simplified, confused, or degenerate, all things that collectors seek to avoid.

 

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