Buying a rug is an interesting hobby which comes with the thrill of finding a perfect carpet for your space. An antique applied to rugs means a piece that is at least 70-80 years old. Choosing a rug requires knowledge of the characteristics of rugs and you need to know what to look for in potential investment. The rarity of the “Antique Rug” and antique carpet is key to create valuable collection and preserving them naturally makes collection higher in value. One should keep these things in mind when looking for newest piece that fits with your home decor.

Rarity of Pattern: Choosing a rug pattern is not just about what looks good to eyes but you should also be concerned about its rarity. The craftsmanship with highly detailed, intricate patterns tends to be worth due to its complexity. Besides the design, you should look at how well it is executed and create a sense of depth.

Quality of Material: Antique rugs and carpets are made of either wool, silk or mix and match of cotton and wool. Ensure yourself that the piece is made from real silk, cotton or wool rather than artificial material that looks like real. Check the pile to evaluate the quality of used material as higher quality materials create luxurious pile. To illustrate, hand-spun wool carpets create softer pile with more natural look.

Execution of Weave: The weave of an “Antique Carpet” can vary significantly, so evaluate the weave at the back side of the carpet. If you want to verify the carpet is handmade, and then you should keep in mind the pattern will be same at the back as the front. Another indicator of rug quality is knot density because a higher knot density makes a rug or carpet more durable.

Colors: The types of dyes used to create the color in the pattern affect the value of any rug and carpet. The natural dyes extracted from vegetables make a rug more valuable than synthetic dyes as they give the rug a more natural and softer look. Timeless colors such as blue, red, green and brown are common in antique rug patterns as they tend to hold their value better than trendy colors.

Overall Condition: Before purchasing a rug, inspect it thoroughly. If there is any stain or patch, it devalues the rug overall. The other factor to check is overall durability because older rugs can be brittle sometimes and there should be more chances of increased damage to the carpet or rug once you purchased it.

Now when you plan to buy an antique rug or carpet, you might know what to look for in a purchase. These above mentioned key factors will help you to weed out the lower value pieces to ensure your collection has the highest value possible. If you are ready to add an antique rug to your collection, you can find the range of unique carpets and rugs at our store in Thailand that fits your preferences and choice.