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DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 111 — How to Appraise & Value Vintage Persian Rugs
Vintage Persian rugs are among the most respected, collectible, and culturally significant textile arts in the world. Yet the market is filled with misrepresented pieces—machine-made rugs sold as handmade, synthetic dyes advertised as natural, decorative rugs labeled as antique, and misidentified origins that distort true value. Without professional evaluation criteria, most buyers and sellers have no way to determine authenticity or fair market worth.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 111 — How to Appraise & Value Vintage Persian Rugs gives you the complete appraisal framework used by professional evaluators, dealers, and textile specialists. This guide breaks down region identification, knot density, dye analysis, material quality, age indicators, condition impact, and market relevance—allowing you to confidently differentiate valuable handwoven Persian rugs from mass-produced or misrepresented alternatives.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Identify major Persian weaving regions (Tabriz, Kashan, Heriz, Qum, Kerman, Isfahan, Sarouk, Nain, tribal groups, and more)
Distinguish handmade rugs from machine-made rugs using back structure, knot irregularities, and fringe construction
Evaluate knot density (KPSI) and understand how weave quality influences value
Analyze materials: kurk wool, standard wool, cotton foundations, pure silk, and synthetic fibers
Separate natural vegetable dyes from synthetic, chemical, or post-1950 artificial dyes
Recognize regional motifs, medallions, geometric patterns, floral designs, and tribal symbolism
Determine age using pile wear, warp oxidation, dye fading, craftsmanship clues, and material behavior
Assess condition professionally (moth damage, reweaving, fringe loss, repairs, staining, unraveling)
Understand how size, rarity, pattern popularity, and market demand affect pricing
Research accurate value using auction records, dealer comparables, textile references, and sold data—not inflated asking prices
Volume 111 gives collectors, dealers, estate managers, interior designers, and new buyers a precise, authoritative method for evaluating vintage Persian rugs—ensuring accurate identification, realistic valuation, and informed purchasing or selling decisions.
Digital Download — PDF • 9 Pages • Instant Access
Vintage Persian rugs are among the most respected, collectible, and culturally significant textile arts in the world. Yet the market is filled with misrepresented pieces—machine-made rugs sold as handmade, synthetic dyes advertised as natural, decorative rugs labeled as antique, and misidentified origins that distort true value. Without professional evaluation criteria, most buyers and sellers have no way to determine authenticity or fair market worth.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 111 — How to Appraise & Value Vintage Persian Rugs gives you the complete appraisal framework used by professional evaluators, dealers, and textile specialists. This guide breaks down region identification, knot density, dye analysis, material quality, age indicators, condition impact, and market relevance—allowing you to confidently differentiate valuable handwoven Persian rugs from mass-produced or misrepresented alternatives.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Identify major Persian weaving regions (Tabriz, Kashan, Heriz, Qum, Kerman, Isfahan, Sarouk, Nain, tribal groups, and more)
Distinguish handmade rugs from machine-made rugs using back structure, knot irregularities, and fringe construction
Evaluate knot density (KPSI) and understand how weave quality influences value
Analyze materials: kurk wool, standard wool, cotton foundations, pure silk, and synthetic fibers
Separate natural vegetable dyes from synthetic, chemical, or post-1950 artificial dyes
Recognize regional motifs, medallions, geometric patterns, floral designs, and tribal symbolism
Determine age using pile wear, warp oxidation, dye fading, craftsmanship clues, and material behavior
Assess condition professionally (moth damage, reweaving, fringe loss, repairs, staining, unraveling)
Understand how size, rarity, pattern popularity, and market demand affect pricing
Research accurate value using auction records, dealer comparables, textile references, and sold data—not inflated asking prices
Volume 111 gives collectors, dealers, estate managers, interior designers, and new buyers a precise, authoritative method for evaluating vintage Persian rugs—ensuring accurate identification, realistic valuation, and informed purchasing or selling decisions.
Digital Download — PDF • 9 Pages • Instant Access