Rug Identification
Know exactly what you own
Origin, construction, materials, and age — the physical evidence a conservator reads to identify a rug, explained so you can read it yourself.
- Age & Authenticity
How to Identify a Vintage or Antique Rug
What separates a genuine antique from a reproduction — the checks a conservator runs before calling any rug antique.
Ghorban Ahmadi4 min readApril 23, 2026 - Age & Authenticity
How to Date an Antique Rug
Dating clues in the dyes, the wear, the design, and the back of the rug — and how to spot a new rug artificially aged to look antique.
Ghorban Ahmadi