Owning a persian carpet is like owning a valuable piece of history.
What is an antique persian rug.
Knowing that this piece was hand woven and dyed with natural ingredients you know it is an impeccable masterpiece.
It cannot bear the persian name.
Some of the tribes that produce these distinct carpets and rugs include the mahal qashqai and khamseh and the afshari.
An antique rug is.
Your antique persian rug is more than 80 years old how old a piece has to be to be considered an antique rug and beautifully done with a gorgeous design and brilliant colors.
The rug can be of the same quality crafted with the same techniques and material but because a manufacturer in pakistan crafted it it is considered an antique oriental rug not a persian.
Genuine carpets from iran formerly known as persia are treasured by collectors world.
Persian rugs are a true representation of the ancient persian culture and art.
However keep in mind.
The art of persian carpet making flourished during the safavid dynasty 1499 to 1722 ce when the persian empire comprised present day iran turkey and parts of africa.