Persian & Oriental RUG APPRAISALS

Rug Age

Turkish rug appraisal experts know that the older the rug, the more it’s worth because it shows that the rug has held up over time. Your rug’s age can sometimes have an impact on its value, especially if the rug is considered an antique and in superb condition.
Older Oriental rugs that exhibit a magnificent patina are particularly sought after in the marketplace and are also more valuable when insured.

Rug Condition

If a rug experienced more wear and tear, that damage would be visible in the stitching, the fade of the color, carpet stains and more. An Oriental rug’s condition is directly linked to its value — and Persian rug appraisal experts like Ahdoot Oriental Rugs know how to determine that.

However, certain antique rugs will often hold their value better than modern carpets, in spite of deterioration. When we conduct a Miami, NY or NJ Oriental rug appraisal, Ahdoot Oriental Rug’s certified rug appraisers assess everything related to your rug’s overall condition, including inspecting it for damage or wear to the pile, selvages, fringe, dyes and elsewhere.

Rug Knot Density

Turkish rug appraisal teams keep an eye out for the number of knots in a rug. The higher the number of knots per square inch, the better the quality of the Oriental rug – much like higher thread counts in bed sheets.

Rug Origin

Depending on where an Oriental rug was made, it will cost more. For instance, rugs made in Iran and Turkey are particularly rare and cost more than Persian rugs from India.

By looking at your rug’s motifs, knotting style and colorings, our certified rug appraisers will establish where the rug was manufactured, as well as what type of rug you own. For example, a Persian rug made in the country of Iran featuring a Sarouk design.

Rug Size

Naturally, the size of your Oriental rug will play a role in its value, whether you are ensuring the piece or planning to sell it. A gallery sized, oversized, room-sized, runner or throw rug each have different values, but its size is always put into context with your rug’s other elements.

Rug Style & Craftsmanship

The quality of a rug’s craftsmanship is determined by the skill of the weaver who created it, including their technique, the excellence of their design and the number of knots-per-inch (KPI) it contains.

The condition of your rug’s dyes also plays a tremendous role during a Persian rug appraisal, such as whether the colors are faded and stained or intense and vibrant.

Rug Materials

The types of materials used tell experts during an antique rug appraisal about the type of person that made the rug, where it was made and if they put their dedication into their work.

Good materials include authentic sheep’s wool, silk, cotton, and natural dyes. Bad materials include nylon, chemical dyes and other modern inventions.

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To appraise your Oriental or Persian rug, contact Ahdoot Oriental Rugs or call us at 212-290-8484.

Accurate Insurance Value

When you get Turkish rug appraisal, you will have a better idea as to how much insurance you will need to cover it if anything were to happen.

When performing a Persian rug appraisal in New York, New Jersey, and Florida markets for insurance purposes, Ahdoot Oriental Rugs provides you with an antique rug appraisal and assessment that indicates your handmade rug’s replacement value rather than its current market value. This ensures that you are well covered in the event of a flood, fire, theft or another type of damage or loss.

Price Confidence

Another reason you should request an Oriental rug appraisal from Ahdoot Oriental Rugs is to learn the current market value of your Persian rug, particularly if you are interested in selling the item.

For nearly 40 years, Ahdoot has proudly served the New York City Oriental rug market and beyond, and helped thousands of clients get the most money for their carpets in both private and public sales through professional Persian rug appraisals.

Peace Of Mind

There are a number of compelling reasons to receive a Turkish rug appraisal. The most common reason for you to get a Persian rug appraisal on your carpet is to safeguard your investment against damage or total loss by having it insured.

In order for your rug to be protected, insurance companies will require an up-to-date antique rug appraisal — which we can easily provide for Miami, Florida, New York and New Jersey Oriental rug owners.

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Rug Condition

When appraisers inspect your Oriental rug, they are looking to see how they’ve held up over the years. Considering the rug’s age, they want to see if there is any damage, fraying, fading, tears or more in the fibers.

Rug Design

Certified Oriental rug appraisers, such as Ahdoot Oriental Rugs experts, look for intricate designs, motifs and symbols. Knowing if a rug was made by hand versus by a machine is also evident in the design — if it’s too perfect, it’s actually worth less because it clearly was created by machine.

Rug Craftsmanship

This is a measure of the skill used in the creation of the rug. The type of dye used is also an indicator of strong craftsmanship — if natural dyes were used, it’s worth more.

The materials and fibers used in the Oriental rug are also extremely valuable — cotton, silk, goat and camel hair are worth more than chemical dyes, synthetic fibers, and more.

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Full-Written Appraisal

A full-written appraisal is an official appraisal that takes time and costs money. You can expect a full written appraisal to cost at least $500, and oftentimes more.

That’s because it requires a complete inspection of the rug as well as thorough research into its history. A full-written appraisal will end with you receiving a legal document with the rug’s official worth.

Verbal Estimation Of Value

A verbal estimation is a quick, simple and non-official process. It’s cheaper because it takes less time and expertise.

Average costs are around $100 dollars for a decent verbal estimation. No written documentation comes from this.