Persian Kilims and Rugs are one of the best of the world. What makes Persian and Iranian rugs, kilims and carpets so good quality is not only the fine material used to make these rugs and carpets such as wool and silk but also geometrical designs and beauty of the colours. The most important factor affecting the value of Persian kilims and rugs is the finesse of the knots.
How to count Persian kilim rugs' knots or how are knot counts measured
What determines the quality or value of the Persian kilim rugs is the knots density in per square cm or inch in the kilim rug. Knot density is the most important indicator of a kilim rug quality either it is a modern rug or antique kilim rug. Basically you need to turn the kilim rug or carpet and count the count the knows in per cm or inch square however this simple procedure can be very complicated as there are different techniques to count the knots. If you are going to buy a valuable, modern or antique rug, kilim or carpet, it would be best to get some professional assistance.
Hand knotted Persian kilim rugs and carpets
A Persian kilim rug or carpet is hand knotted peace of art. So, this is why each rug is a unique peace of art. When you buy a Persian kilim rug or carpet, you make a choice from different rugs in terms of colour, design, pattern and sizes. Buying a Persian kilim rug or carpet is therefore very similar to buying an art peace. The best advice while buying a Persian kilim rug or carpet would be to try them on your house or office before making a final decision.Where to buy Persian kilim rug or carpet
There are plenty of online Persian kilim rug and carpet dealers and exporters. Moreover, some of the big furniture shops offer Persian kilims and rugs as well as carpets. Choosing a reputable rug or carpet dealer would a wise idea as we have mentioned before each Persian kilim, rug or carpet is a piece of art and even an investment.How to spot a fake Persian kilim rug or carpet
Unfortunately there is no easy way of spotting a fake kilim or rug from an original one. It would be easy. While buying a Persian rug, main concern is if the rug is a hand knotted rug or a machinery rug. Each rug or carpet is a hand knotted item; it is understandable that there might be imperfections on them. Original Persian kilim rugs and carpets may come with a certificate which not only indicates the material of the item but also where it is produced.Generally, a hand knotted Persian kilim rug or carpet comes from Tabriz, Iran. Tabriz is one of the oldest kilim, rug and carpet weaving locations within Iran.
