Antique rugs—Persian, Turkish, Caucasian, Turkmen, Chinese, Tibetan, Indian, and Central Asian—represent some of the most culturally significant and technically sophisticated textiles ever produced. Their structure reveals centuries of weaving tradition, regional identity, and craftsmanship. Because early rugs were entirely handwoven, pattern execution, knot type, foundation materials, dye behavior, and natural wear patterns provide essential clues for authentication and valuation.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 495 presents the complete, non-destructive workflow for evaluating antique rugs safely and professionally. This Master Guide explains how to read knot structure, recognize weave irregularities, distinguish natural from synthetic dyes, interpret regional design vocabulary, identify repairs and reweaving, assess wool quality, and determine age and value using reliable observational methods.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn how experts:
Identify Persian (Senneh), Turkish (Ghiordes), and Tibetan knot types
Analyze weave structures, warp/weft materials, and handwoven irregularities
Distinguish natural dyes from synthetics using visual color behavior
Recognize abrash, dye migration, fading patterns, and authentic aging
Attribute rugs by region using motifs, border structures, and design vocabulary
Evaluate wool quality, handspinning traits, pile condition, and textile age indicators
Identify repairs, reweaving, replaced sections, and color-run issues
Determine whether a rug is antique, semi-antique, or modern
Understand value hierarchies across Persian city rugs, tribal pieces, Caucasian textiles, Turkmen works, and Chinese examples
Apply a structured, non-destructive authentication and appraisal workflow
Whether studying a Persian city rug, a tribal weaving, a 19th-century Caucasian piece, a Turkmen wedding rug, or Chinese textiles, this guide gives collectors and appraisers the complete framework needed to authenticate and evaluate antique rugs with professional accuracy.
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Antique rugs—Persian, Turkish, Caucasian, Turkmen, Chinese, Tibetan, Indian, and Central Asian—represent some of the most culturally significant and technically sophisticated textiles ever produced. Their structure reveals centuries of weaving tradition, regional identity, and craftsmanship. Because early rugs were entirely handwoven, pattern execution, knot type, foundation materials, dye behavior, and natural wear patterns provide essential clues for authentication and valuation.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 495 presents the complete, non-destructive workflow for evaluating antique rugs safely and professionally. This Master Guide explains how to read knot structure, recognize weave irregularities, distinguish natural from synthetic dyes, interpret regional design vocabulary, identify repairs and reweaving, assess wool quality, and determine age and value using reliable observational methods.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn how experts:
Identify Persian (Senneh), Turkish (Ghiordes), and Tibetan knot types
Analyze weave structures, warp/weft materials, and handwoven irregularities
Distinguish natural dyes from synthetics using visual color behavior
Recognize abrash, dye migration, fading patterns, and authentic aging
Attribute rugs by region using motifs, border structures, and design vocabulary
Evaluate wool quality, handspinning traits, pile condition, and textile age indicators
Identify repairs, reweaving, replaced sections, and color-run issues
Determine whether a rug is antique, semi-antique, or modern
Understand value hierarchies across Persian city rugs, tribal pieces, Caucasian textiles, Turkmen works, and Chinese examples
Apply a structured, non-destructive authentication and appraisal workflow
Whether studying a Persian city rug, a tribal weaving, a 19th-century Caucasian piece, a Turkmen wedding rug, or Chinese textiles, this guide gives collectors and appraisers the complete framework needed to authenticate and evaluate antique rugs with professional accuracy.
Digital Download — PDF • 10 Pages • Instant Access
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