The really rare ones and choice antique ones are still pretty pricy, but the aftermarket seems to be flooded with excellent ones at low prices. Not that I'm complaining! Just curious.
2006-07-15 12:36:57 · 4 answers · asked by silver.graph 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Who likes Iran?
2006-07-15 12:39:29 · answer #1 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Globalisation. What used to be a rare commodity from a far-away place you can now buy (literaly) at your local store. These are persian carpets mass produced. Supply and demand.
You are right about the 'antique' rugs being more pricy because they can be aithenticated. Watch for flaws when buying one, it means it was hand woven (as they all claim to be) mistakes = the real thing. Like uneven weave. Also look for a double knot in the tassles. It means the weaver was married while weaving the carpet. Signs of originality.
Turkish rugs are also flooding the market as 'Persian' rugs. Look for the amount of knots per weave visible from the bottom of the rug. Persia no longer exists so you will have many impersonations.
If you have any hold onto your 'old' persian rugs.
2006-07-15 12:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by PsiKnight9 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe check what years US changed import bans and quotes from sections of Russia and Asia.
Go to search engine and type in Import Quota rug
2006-07-15 12:40:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it's those new Iranian free-trade export-friendly zones opening up? Score one for globalization vs. fundamentalism!
2006-07-15 12:41:51 · answer #4 · answered by Fenris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋