Are Heriz rugs valuable?

At reputable auctions, the sale price of a room-size antique Heriz rug in good condition generally range from several hundred dollars for a common type with brash colors to a few thousands. Antique Serapi rugs on the other hand were produced in more limited numbers.

Are hand-knotted rugs expensive?

Hand-knotted rugs are almost always more expensive than hand-woven, as their production process is longer and more complex. They have finer details, are made of better wool (it’s length must allow for pile and excess to clip off) and require more skilled artisans.

How do you date a Heriz rug?

Rotate the ruler 90 degrees and count the number of knots in 1 inch of warp. The number of knots per square inch can help date a carpet, depending on the style. For example, modern Isfahan rugs have a higher KPSI than those woven in the 18th and 19th centuries, which seldom exceed 400 KPSI.

How do I identify my Heriz rug?

Heriz rugs are easily recognizable because of their bold colors and unique signature design, consisting of a large medallion with oversized corner pieces and double or even triple outlining. These rugs are also heavier and more durable as compared to most other types of Persian rugs.

How do I know if my rug is Heriz?

Most often, Heriz rugs have oversized geometric medallions, that are crisply delineated against a rich red, rust or dark blue field. The pattern is almost always geometric, although some Heriz rugs have an all-over layout often together with geometric floral motives and less frequently curvilinear floral motives.

How do I know if my carpet is Persian?

In short, a genuine Oriental or Persian carpet has no sewn-on fringes. The fringes form the end of the warp yarns and are therefore an integral part of the carpet. If you should see on the back of the rug that the fringes have been sewn on, then in all probability it is not a genuine oriental rug.

How can I tell if my rug is valuable?

Check to be sure the color goes to the base of each tuft and look for knots at the base. These are also indicators that the rug is handmade. Handmade Persian rugs are considerably more valuable than machine-made rugs.

How many knots should be in a Persian rug?

Indian rugs are measured in terms of warps per inch by wefts per 10 cm.: 5/40, 9/54, 12/60, 14/70. Most others are described in terms of knots per square inch. You’ll find Persian rugs from Tabrizes at 400 knots (very fine) to Herizes at 50 knots (coarse) and Tibetans from 60 to 120 knots per square inch.

How many knots should be in a good rug?

The average rug has around 100 knots per square inch. This helps explain their longevity. A good rug will last 50 to 100 years.