A real Persian rug, one from Iran, of the same size would range from $15,000 to more than $20,000. Antique rugs, those more than 75 years old, are even more challenging to judge and buy.

It has added value to the Persian rugs that they own, but they eagerly await its end so they can add to their collections. “If you collect them, you don’t buy them for the value going up ...

If cared for properly, an Oriental rug can hold its value and become a treasure that remains in your family for generations. While taste is subjective, the Oushak Oriental Rug by Rugsource is a ...

They want something like that, so they're able to get a little bit more value out of their rugs," he said. "Let's say a 10-by-14-foot heriz at one time, wholesale, was $6,000 or $7,000.

Updated: Jan 10, 2022 / 09:36 AM PST If you’re placing your new Oriental rug in a high-traffic region of your home, you should rotate it periodically to ensure that it wears evenly.

Knot count: The more knots a rug has per inch, the finer the rug, the more time it takes to weave and the higher the value. “In the Middle East, there’s a saying,” Mann said.

Updated: Jan 10, 2022 / 09:36 AM PST If you’re placing your new Oriental rug in a high-traffic region of your home, you should rotate it periodically to ensure that it wears evenly.

Updated: Jan 10, 2022 / 10:36 AM MST If you’re placing your new Oriental rug in a high-traffic region of your home, you should rotate it periodically to ensure that it wears evenly.

Dear Helaine and Joe: This hooked rug measures 30 by 38 inches. A label on its back reads “Mountaineer’s Cabin,” with an address of Heritage Rugs, 54 Irving Ave., Providence, R.I. The fabric ...