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 Ca1880s ESTATE SALE RUG VEG D ANTIQUE PERSIAN SERAPI HERIZTABRIZ7x10 $649.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 43m Buy It Now for only: $649.00 |
 antiqu Persian carpet KASHAN WOOL RUG1011 x 7105 $899.00 Time Remaining: 1h 28m |
 antiqu Persian carpet KASHAN WOOL RUG10 2 x 6 10 $999.00 Time Remaining: 1h 28m |
 PERSIAN TABRIZ RUG TREE OF LIFE 400 KPSI SILK WOOL $1,099.00 Time Remaining: 1h 28m |
 antique Persian carpet MALAYER WOOL RUG 10 45X6 105 $999.00 Time Remaining: 1h 24m |
 COLORFUL TRIBAL WOOL PERSIAN GOOCHAN RUG 6 3 X 4 4 $299.00 Time Remaining: 1h 8m |
 Oriental Rug persian rug serapi rug heriz $1,395.00 Time Remaining: 29d 14h 56m Buy It Now for only: $1,395.00 |
 Persian carpet BIJAR WOOL RUG 4 7 x 6 10 $649.00 Time Remaining: 1h 24m |
 antique Persian carpet SAROUK WOOL RUG 10 55 X 7 45 $2,999.00 Time Remaining: 1h 51m |
 semi Antiqu LOVELY BRICK RED Persian BAKHTIARI rug 12x8 $999.00 Time Remaining: 1h 32m |
 antique Persian carpet SAROUK WOOL RUG 12 10 X 9 8 $1,999.00 Time Remaining: 1h 48m |
 1940s ANTIQUE PERSIAN KARACHE HERIZ SERAPI COLOR RUNNER 24x9 $299.00 Time Remaining: 28d 15h 58m Buy It Now for only: $299.00 |
 Persian Sarouk Rug Light Salmon Wool Carpet 5 7 X 3 7 $275.00 Time Remaining: 1h 24m |
 Persian BIDJAR carpet FABULOUS HIGH QUALITY IVORY BIJAR WOOL RUG 4 7 X 7 3 $699.00 Time Remaining: 1h 32m |
 RARE vintage Persian Pictorial TABRIZ rug J F Kennedy $299.00 Time Remaining: 1h 50m |
 Antique Persian Rug Geometric Abstract Flowers Vines Serapi Heriz $399.00 Time Remaining: 42m |
 TRADITIONAL STYLE NAVY BLUE 6X8 LILIAN HAMEDAN PERSIAN ORIENTAL AREA RUG CARPET $705.00 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 21m Buy It Now for only: $705.00 |
 Antique Persian Hamadan POSHTI PILLOW rug 43 X 28 $139.00 Time Remaining: 1h 24m |
 PERSIAN RUG TABRIZ WOOL CARPET SEMI ANTIQUE 45 X 7 $675.00 Time Remaining: 1h 28m |
 PERSIAN BIJAR BIDJAR rug PICTORIAL DEER wool carpet HIGH QUALITY 2 X 2 $149.00 Time Remaining: 1h 24m |
 PERSIAN BIJAR BIDJAR rug NAVY wool carpet HIGH QUALITY 2 X 3 $249.00 Time Remaining: 1h 24m |
 PERSIAN BIJAR BIDJAR rug 2 wool carpet HIGH QUALITY 3 X 2 $249.00 Time Remaining: 1h 32m |
 70 YEARS 10 X 13 ANTIQUE PERSIAN HANDMADE WOOL GOMBAD ISFAHAN ORIENTAL AREA RUG $550.00 Time Remaining: 5d 13h 47m Buy It Now for only: $550.00 |
 PERSIAN BIJAR BIDJAR rug wool carpet GOLFARANG HIGH QUALITY JEWEL 5 6 X 3 9 $599.00 Time Remaining: 1h 50m |
 Vivid Persian Caucasian Handmade Textile wool Rug 5x6 4 $99.00 Time Remaining: 1h 29m Buy It Now for only: $199.00 |
 13x17 ANTIQUE 1890 ESTATE PERSIAN FARAHAN SAROUQ HANDMADE WOOL AREA RUG CARPET $3,390.00 Time Remaining: 1h 45m Buy It Now for only: $5,500.00 |
 PERSIAN BIJAR BIDJAR NAVY rug GENUINE WOOL HAND WOVEN carpet 6 X 3 8 $549.00 Time Remaining: 1h 24m |
 SUPER FINE ANTIQUE 1940s PERSIAN HERIZ SERAPI COLOR RUG 10x14 $2,850.00 Time Remaining: 28d 16h 17m Buy It Now for only: $2,850.00 |
 SEMI ANTIQUE PERSIAN VASE MASHAD KHORASAN RUG 99 x 126 SIGNED MASTER PIECE $999.00 Time Remaining: 1h 8m |
 PERSIAN BIJAR BIDJAR rug wool IVORY carpet GOLFARANG HIGH QUALITY 10 7x 7 6 $2,499.00 Time Remaining: 1h 30m |
 Persian Bijar rug High Quality WOOL CARPET BIDJAR MAHI DESIGN 10 3 X 6 7 $1,999.00 Time Remaining: 1h 32m |
 PERSIAN BIJAR BIDJAR rug wool RED carpet GOLFARANG HIGH QUALITY 10 2 X 7 1 $1,999.00 Time Remaining: 1h 48m |
 Ca 1930s V D ANTIQUE PERSIAN BAKHTIARIKAZAK SERAPI HERIZ8x12 ESTATE SALE RUG $1,849.00 Time Remaining: 28d 20h 51m Buy It Now for only: $1,849.00 |
 HandWoven Persian carpet Hamadan Runner WOOL Rug 95X5 $299.00 Time Remaining: 1h 24m |
 Semi Antique Persian Kolyai Rug 8 4 X 5 1 $699.00 Time Remaining: 1h 24m |
 Lovely Salmon carpet Persian SAROUK rug 5 7 x 3 75 $299.00 Time Remaining: 1h 24m |
 Persian Bijar BIDJAR rug High Quality WOOL carpet finest GOLFARANG 12 6X 8 7 $2,999.00 Time Remaining: 1h 48m |
 SUPER SUPER FINE PERSIAN UNIQUE NAIN NAIEN RUG 9x12 $2,849.00 Time Remaining: 28d 16h 20m Buy It Now for only: $2,849.00 |
 WONDERFUL ANTIQUE PERSIAN BALUCH MINA KHANI RUG LOVELY RARE DRAWING SHINY WOOL $59.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 16h 41m |
 PERSIAN BIJAR BIDJAR rug wool PINK carpet GOLFARANG HIGH QUALITYL 10 9 X 6 9 $1,999.00 Time Remaining: 1h 48m |
 LARGE ANTIQUE PERSIAN TRIBAL KHAMSEH BAG NATURAL COLORS CIRCA 1900 $28.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 17h 29m |
 PERSIAN BIJAR BIDJAR rug wool IVORY carpet GOLFARANG HIGH QUALITYL 10 2 X 6 9 $2,499.00 Time Remaining: 1h 28m |
 Persian KASHAN Semi Antique Carpet Kashan Red Blue Persian wool rug 10 3X77 $699.00 Time Remaining: 1h 24m |
 FINE Ca 1930s PERSIAN CLASSIC ESFEHAN ISFEHAN RUG 10x14 $1,249.00 Time Remaining: 10d 22h 4m Buy It Now for only: $1,249.00 |
 antique Persian Carpet MALAYER RUNNER wool Rug 11X 55 $399.00 Time Remaining: 1h 32m |
 PERSIAN BIJAR BIDJAR rug GENUINE WOOL HAND WOVEN carpet 5 3 X 3 6 $499.00 Time Remaining: 1h 48m |
 COLORFUL CLASSIC ELEGANT Persian KASHAN carpet 105X65 $799.00 Time Remaining: 1h 32m |
 Antique Persian Carpet WOOL LILIHAN RUG 10 9 X 7 2 $999.00 Time Remaining: 1h 32m |
 Ca1920s VEG DY ANTIQUE PERSIAN QASHQAI YALAMEHKAZAKSERAPI HERIZ 4x7 RUG $399.00 Time Remaining: 28d 16h 21m Buy It Now for only: $399.00 |
 Vintage Handmade Wool Silk Pile Persian Runner 26 x 10 $145.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 22h 58m |
 Semi Antique Persian Carpet KOLYAI RUG 5 35 X 9 $699.00 Time Remaining: 1h 28m |
 antique Persian Carpet MALAYER wool Rug 12X 8 9 $1,199.00 Time Remaining: 1h 50m |
 10X13 MASTERPIECE MINT MASTER SIGNED GHOTBI SUPREME 200KPSI PERSIAN KASHAN RUG $405.00 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 23h 59m |
 1940s VEGETABLE DYE PERSIAN KARACHEH HERIZ SERAPI KAZAK CAUCASIAN 2x9 $399.00 Time Remaining: 9d 19h 4m Buy It Now for only: $399.00 |
 11X18 EXQUISITE MINT HAND KNOTTED SUPERB PLUSH IVORY BLUE KERMAN PERSIAN RUG $386.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 23h 29m |
 COLORFUL RED FOYER RUNNER Persian HAMADAN Rug 10 X 5 $349.00 Time Remaining: 1h 24m |
 SUPERIOR QUALITY PERSIAN CARPET BIJAR RUG 5 X 3 $499.00 Time Remaining: 1h 50m |
 SUPERIOR QUALITY PERSIAN CARPET BIJAR RUG 10 X 7 $1,999.00 Time Remaining: 1h 24m |
 Ca1880s ESTATE RUG VEG DY ANTIQUE PERSIAN SULTANABAD MAHAL SAROUK 10x14 $1,495.00 Time Remaining: 9d 1h 16m Buy It Now for only: $1,495.00 |
 c1960s AUTHENTIC 100 WOOL SIGNED BY WEAVER ANTIQUE PERSIAN MASHAD RUG 100x130 $1,100.00 Time Remaining: 1h 7m |
 Persian Bijar BIDJAR NAVY BLUE rug High Quality CARPET GOLFARANG 10 11X 7 2 $1,999.00 Time Remaining: 1h 30m |
 3x5 Fine Persian Heriz Serapi Rug 100 Wool 59085 $166.00 Time Remaining: 31m Buy It Now for only: $190.90 |
 FINE UNIQUE HAND KNOTTED WOOL AFGHAN BALOUCH PERSIAN PRAYER ORIENTAL RUG 3 X 41 $85.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 12h 45m |
 8X10 1880s OVER 120 YRS OLD RARE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE LITE BLUE TABRIZ PERSIAN RUG $228.50 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 9m |
 39 X 11 BLUE ANTIQUE FINE QUALITY PERSIAN BIDJAR LILIHAN ORIENTAL RUG RUNNER $299.00 Time Remaining: 6d 20h 14m Buy It Now for only: $299.00 |
 PERSIAN BIJAR BIDJAR rug GENUINE WOOL HAND WOVEN carpet 6 X 3 8 $699.00 Time Remaining: 1h 48m |
 Hand woven carpet Persian SAROUK Rug 6 95 X 10 10 $1,299.00 Time Remaining: 1h 28m |
 c1960s AUTHENTIC 100 WOOL ANTIQUE HANDMADE PERSIAN LAVAR KERMAN RUG 100x135 $1,100.00 Time Remaining: 41m |
 210 X 5 Mint Genuine American Karastan Floral Kirman Wool Rug Pattern 742 $92.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 21h 39m |
 80 YEARS OLD ANTIQUE 3X6 LILIAN HAMEDAN PERSIAN ORIENTAL AREA RUG WOOL CARPET $457.50 Time Remaining: 29d 14h 37m Buy It Now for only: $457.50 |
 10X15 MASTERPIECE MINT NEW HAND KNOTTED 200+KPSI PLUSH PERSIAN SALMON SAROUK RUG $455.00 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 23h 44m |
 FINEST BIRDS ISFAHAN SEMI ANTIQUE PERSIAN 97 x 128 HANDMADE ORIENTAL AREA RUG $899.00 Time Remaining: 44m |
 c1970s AUTHENTIC 100 WOOL FINE ANTIQUE HANDMADE PERSIAN MASHAD RUG 94x126 $949.00 Time Remaining: 1h 34m |
 c1970s AUTHENTIC 100 WOOL FINE ANTIQUE HANDMADE PERSIAN TABRIZ RUG 102x132 $945.00 Time Remaining: 1h 35m |
 Ca1930 VEGETABLE DYE PERSIAN LILIHAN SAROUK ESTATE 5X7 $299.00 Time Remaining: 18d 22h 19m Buy It Now for only: $299.00 |
 7x10 BLUE ANTIQUE PERSIAN GHASHGHAEI ORIENTAL HAND KNOTTED WOOL AREA RUG CARPET $690.00 Time Remaining: 1h 24m Buy It Now for only: $1,200.00 |
 96 x 124 FINE WEAVE AUTHENTIC SEMI ANTIQUE PERSIAN ISFAHAN RUG ORIENTAL CARPET $899.00 Time Remaining: 41m |
 c1970s AUTHENTIC 100 WOOL FINE ANTIQUE HANDMADE PERSIAN TABRIZ RUG 96x1210 $900.00 Time Remaining: 1h 48m |
 PERSIAN KASHAN DESIGN WOOL RUG NAVY MAUVE HAND WIVEN CARPET 5 x 3 $299.00 Time Remaining: 1h 48m |
 1930s ANTIQUE FINE PERSIAN ESFEHANIYAN KASHAN RUG 5x7 $399.00 Time Remaining: 23d 22h 9m Buy It Now for only: $399.00 |
 MASTER PIECE SEMI ANTIQUE PERSIAN ISFAHAN AREA RUG 97 x 126 HANDMADE ORIENTAL $999.00 Time Remaining: 1h 6m |
 8x10 Fine Persian Tabriz Indo Chobi Rug 100 Wool 59034 $722.00 Time Remaining: 30m Buy It Now for only: $830.30 |
 5x8 PERSIAN MAHI TABRIZ FISH DESIGN RUG 57441 $658.00 Time Remaining: 30m Buy It Now for only: $723.80 |
 PAIR OF LOVELY ANTIQUE PERSIAN AFSHAR BAGS WONDERFUL DRAWINGS COLLECTORS ITEMS $73.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 15h 41m |
 8X10 MASTERPICE MINT HAND KNOTTED SUPREME 200KPSI IVORY WOOL SERAPI PERSIAN RUG $113.50 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 19m |
 10 X 12 ANTIQUE 80 YEARS OLD AUTHENTIC HANDMADE PERSIAN KASHAN ORIENTAL AREA RUG $550.00 Time Remaining: 6d 14h 14m Buy It Now for only: $550.00 |
 9x12 Persian Handspun Wool Kashan Rug 54536 $708.68 Time Remaining: 36m Buy It Now for only: $814.98 |
 8X10 MASTERPICE MINT HAND KNOTTED SUPREME 200KPSI BEIGE WOOL SERAPI PERSIAN RUG $99.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 23h 39m |
 c1970s AUTHENTIC 100 WOOL ANTIQUE TRIBAL PERSIAN TURKMEN RUG 24x35 $189.00 Time Remaining: 1h 51m |
 210 X 5 Mint Genuine American Karastan Multicolor Panel Kirman Wool Rug 717 $89.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 22h 33m |
 Ca 1930s FINE ANTIQUE PERSIAN MAYMEH JOESHEGHAN 5x7 $339.00 Time Remaining: 23d 22h 20m Buy It Now for only: $339.00 |
 10X14 MASTERPIECE MINT HQ HAND KNOTTED SUPREME 200KPSI PERSIAN WOOL KASHAN RUG $338.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 9m |
 8x10 Persian Serapi 100 Wool Handknotted Rug Carpet 58933 $777.00 Time Remaining: 23h 12m Buy It Now for only: $893.55 |
 HAND KNOTTED WOOL 9 8 x 12 9 Isfahan PERSIAN ORIENTAL SALE AREA RUG CARPET $648.98 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 14m |
 23 x 98 DATED SEMI ANTIQUE PERSIAN KARAJEH KENNAREH VILLAGE RUNNER RUG $299.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 22h 10m |
 ANTIQUE PERSIAN GHASHGHAE QASHQAI 4 2 x 5 1 RUG $349.00 Time Remaining: 29d 14h 57m Buy It Now for only: $349.00 |
 c1970s AUTHENTIC 100 WOOL FINE ANTIQUE HANDMADE PERSIAN TABRIZ RUG 98x128 $940.00 Time Remaining: 2h 15m |
 c1970s AUTHENTIC 100 WOOL FINE ANTIQUE HANDMADE PERSIAN KASHAN RUG 95x1210 $840.00 Time Remaining: 2h 18m |
 12x18 Persian Serapi 100 Wool Handknotted Rug Carpet 58855 $1,980.00 Time Remaining: 21h 42m Buy It Now for only: $2,277.00 |
 10X14 MAGNIFICENT FINE HQ HAND KNOTTED 300KPSI ANTIQUE PERSIAN WOOL KERMAN RUG $202.50 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 23h 29m |
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Tips for Determining If Your Persian Rug Is Authentic
Persian Rugs have been admired for their beauty and intricacy for thousands of years. The rich colors, delightful designs and plush texture have inspired collectors for generations. Unfortunately, the same can be said for an army of fake dealers. The question is how to determine whether or not your Persian Rug is authentic (or not), preferably before you purchase it. An authentic Persian Rug is hand-made. This means that no part of the rug has ever touched a machine and that each fiber has been woven or knotted by a human hand.
The best place to start when attempting to determine authenticity is the back of the rug. The first thing you should notice is that the pattern of the carpet is clearly visible from the back. Look for imperfections- these are reassuring. Machine-made rugs tend to look like a prefect grid on the bottom whereas hand-made rugs may have slightly crooked rows of knots or frayed ends. Another likely clue is the tassels; if they've been glued on, it's a fake rug. If they are a natural extension of the weaving, then it's much more likely to be authentic. Finally, when folding the rug back on itself, check to be sure you can see the knots. If you cannot see them, move on and don't waste your money.
Next, try testing the stiffness of the rug by folding the rug back on itself. If it tries to hold the crease you just made, it's fake. A real Persian rug is supple and always lays flat again, even after being rolled or bent. Beware the rug that holds a crease and is difficult to bend or doesn't crackle when you fold it.
Another clue of a Persian rug's authenticity is the density of the fibers or how soft the carpet is. As mentioned above, Persian carpets are extremely supple and the texture is very, very thick. Try pressing your finger into the rug. If you can touch the back of the carpet easily, through the fibers, it's a bad sign.
Beware of dealers attempting to sell you a carpet at a bargain price. Persian carpets are very, very expensive because they take many months, even years, to make. An "authentic" carpet that only costs $100 is too good to be true! Keep in mind that Persian Rugs are not made from synthetic fibers. They are always made from natural fibers. While it is possible to find Persian Rugs that are not made from wool, these are rare.
Generally speaking, the rugs are made from high-quality wool with a linen or wool woven backing. The price of the carpet needs to reflect the time and effort put into its creation, as well as the exotic nature of its fibers.
Ultimately, trust your instincts, not the carpet dealer. If the carpet looks too perfect, you can't find the knots or the texture is too stiff, don't buy it. Remember that you are purchasing a unique, one of a kind piece of art when you buy a Persian Rug. You owe it to yourself to take your time and get the real thing!
About the Author
My name is Fem Mascenon and I thoroughly research and write about oval area rugs. Please visit my site at http://www.braidedovalrug.com to learn more about the different types of rugs that will best fit your needs and budget!