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Why Shopping for Area Rugs is confusing …… and scary.

Why Shopping for Area Rugs is confusing …… and scary.

The Oriental rug business, much like the used car industry has been maligned due to the shady sales practices of a few bad dealers who advertise “SALE!!!” and “ and “70% OFF!!!.” That’s why we’ve outlined how you can safely purchase a quality area rug.

How to Shop for Area Rugs without the confusion

Everyone has heard an account about getting ripped off on a rug purchase.

They were sold a…

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From a recent Sotheby’s auction. A Safavid prayer rug knotted with silk, wool and metal. Isphahan. Early 17th Century. Approx. 5′ 4″ x 3′ 7″. $3,417,566 

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Gabbeh Rug. 4 x 7. Iran c. 1900

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Djulchir. 2′ 9″ x 9′. Late 19th Century. Uzbekistan

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Shahsavan Kilim. 3′ 6″ x 4′ 7″. Late 19th Century. Azerbaijan

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Shahsavan Sumak Bag. Azerbaijan 2nd half 19th Century.

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Old Gabbeh rug. Iran c. 1930. Wool knots; wool foundation. approx. 4x7

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Inscribed Armenian Carpet + Detail.

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detail. old Heriz carpet.

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Navajo blanket/rug.  Artist unknown; early 20th cent.  Now in the Honolulu Museum of Art.

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Navajo rug from Ganado, Arizona.  Artist unknown; ca. 1910.  Now in the Honolulu Museum of Art.

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American Hooked Rug #1225A

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jan kath

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... just some stuff from the shop

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Incredible and gorgeous 17th century Ottoman tent from the Dresden State Art Collections.