How can I guarantee the authenticity of Persian rugs before buying?
This can be difficult to do if you are not an expert on Persian rugs. However, here are some things that you should look for: 1. Authentic Persian rugs are handmade out of natural fibers like wool, silk, and cotton 2. They come from one of the following places: Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, China, Turkmenistan, Tibet, Nepal, Egypt, India or Pakistan. 3.They are measured for quality in knots per square inch (KPIS) The more knots per square inch, the more valuable just like threadcount for sheets 4.They use Turkish or Persian knots. This is the most difficult to distinguish by sight alone. The difference lies in the symmetry of the knots. That being said, the best way is to use a reputable dealer.
