What Makes a Persian Rug Worth the Investment?

A Collector’s View on Age, Merit, and Value Every rug shop calls their pieces “investment‑worthy.” Collectors are more demanding. They look at three big questions: What is it? How well was it made? How has it lived?[1] Here’s a simple framework, adapted from...

Sirjan Rugs

The Sirjan region is one of the richest regions in terms of ethnic diversity, including Turks, Kurds, Lurs, Arabs, Persians, and others who have migrated to or from this area for various reasons over successive periods. Ethnic diversity is a potential characteristic...

Najafabad rugs

Najafabad rugs, also known as Najaf-Abad rugs, have their origin in the city of Najafabad located near Isfahan in central Iran. This region is famous for its agricultural produce, especially pomegranates, and is also a renowned center for area rug weaving. The style...

Borujerd Rugs

Boroujerd is a district located in the western part of Iran in the province of Lorestan, where the famous Lori tribal rugs are woven. However, Boroujerd rugs have a striking resemblance not to Lori rugs, but to the rugs of Malayer. A Boroujerd rug typically features...