Vintage Rugs Love the look of vintage rugs but need some guidance when on the hunt? Let’s start with what makes a vintage rug “vintage”: Any rug that’s at least 25 years old, but less than 100 years old qualifies. A rug under 25 years old is considered new. A rug over 100 years old is considered antique. Where a rug comes from is very important, you want a piece with Middle Eastern origin. Turkey is one of the first civilizations to develop weaving and certainly one of the most well-known to have honed the art. They’re masters at their craft, which dates back centuries. Caucasian or Kazak rugs, both come from a region of Turkey where they typically have a more geometric design. Persian rugs, which are from Iran, are also very high-quality and steeped in tradition. Look for handwoven. You want to get a vintage or antique rug that’s hand-woven. Look at the back of every piece to make sure it’s not made by a machine. There are a lot of ways people are ‘antiquing’ rugs these days, like using chemicals and washes to make them look older than they are. One pro tip: whether you’re sourcing in person or online, always inspect the underside of a rug before purchasing. Vintage rugs won’t have a backing, so if the bottom look or feels noticeably different from the front, move on. Know when to pass. Generally, there can’t be too much fading, but there can definitely be too much wear. You should be able to see the original design and pattern. But this is all based on preference, of course. But, anything more than a few light touches of exposed foundation is too much — a rug shouldn’t look threadbare since it still has to serve a function in the home. But, the most important thing when buying a vintage rug is that you love it. In the end, nothing else really matters, you should go with what draws you in. Similar to buying art, a large part of finding the right rug is appreciating its design. Buy the rug your heart jumps for—it’s what you’ll be looking at and walking on every day. To help you in that endeavor, vintage rugs up for auction in our ONLINE AUCTION 10/28 .  Vintage Burgundy Floor Rug Description: Very good condition machine woven rug with fringe. Dimensions: Approximately 11' by 13 1/2'. Condition Report: Very good gently used condition. No Stains. See photos. Up For Auction 10.28.18  Prayer Rug Description: Vintage prayer rug featuring a masque. Condition Report: Good, gently used condition. See photos. Up For Auction 10.28.18  Vintage Machine Woven Rug
Description: Floral pattern floor rug. Machine woven. Double border with fringe. Dimensions: Approximately 14' x 11 1/2'. Condition Report: Good gently used condition. See photos. Up For Auction 10.28.18
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