Identification & Origins

Rug Symbols & Meanings: A Guide to Animal Motifs in Antique Rugs

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Identification & Origins

Persian vs. Oriental Rugs: What Is the Difference?

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Identification & Origins

The Abrash Effect: Why Color Variation in Rugs Signals Authenticity

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Identification & Origins

Is Your Rug Antique? How to Date Rugs by Dye, Pattern, and Knot

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Identification & Origins

Rug Knots Explained: Identifying Turkish (Ghiordes) vs. Persian (Senneh) Weaves

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Identification & Origins

Handmade vs. Machine-Made: The "Flip Test" & 4 Ways to Spot Fakes

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