ANTIQUE CARPETS

The Ardabil Carpet, at the Victoria and Albert Museum, is an exquisite 16th-century masterpiece and one of the world’s most prized and celebrated Persian carpets.

ARDABIL

Today, “Ardabil” refers to a distinctive design featuring a central medallion, corner spandrels and rich colors.

PRODUCTION METHOD

The production method greatly influences a carpet or rug’s value.

Hand-made carpets and rugs can take months or even years to craft, whereas machine-made ones are completed in just days or weeks.

KNOT DENSITY

In hand-made carpets and rugs, knot density refers to the number of knots per square inch (KPSI). Higher knot densities signify finer craftsmanship, more complex designs, and increased durability.

FACTORS INFLUENCING
CARPET/ RUG VALUE

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FactorLess ValuableMore Valuable
MATERIAL / FIBERSyntheticNatural
ORIGINTurkey, ChinaKashmir, Iran
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCENewly madeAntique
DESIGNSimpleComplex
CUSTOMISATIONStandardCustom-made
SIZESmallerLarger
SHAPEUsualUnusual
PRODUCTION TIMEDays / weeksMonths / years
PRODUCTION METHODMachine-madeHand-made
KNOT DENSITY (HAND-MADE)Low (less than 100 kpsi)High (more than 200 kpsi)