How Do I Learn About Antique Oriental Rugs?

There are two aspects of learning about Antique Oriental rugs

, first it to be able to see and handle old rugs. You have to be able to distinguish different types of structures, colour palettes and handle. There are a number of ways, learning from a dealer who has a stock you can look at, joining a local rug appreciation society and regularly visiting auction houses. This way you can begin to appreciate wool quality, fine workmanship, natural dyes and designs. Oriental rugs have a real tactile quality that invites you to touch them and feel them. This can never be replaced by mere images of them. You can also talk to the people who come with the rugs who are usually willing to talk to you about it and there is always something to learn. They may even be able to tell you about its recent history and age.

The other aspect is to study and research them. There are many books available, there is a trade magazine (Hali) old auction catalogues and internet research. With this vast resource you can see pictures of the very best of all the different types of rugs and gives you the context for a particular rug that you have in front of you. You need to have mixture of general books and specialist publications.

When I have a new Rugs come into my hands I first spend time looking at it, the design, the colours, structure and handle. My initial thoughts lead me to look up similar rugs in the books and magazines.

This way your aesthetic appreciation develops and you begin to find your way in this wonderful subject.

by: Margrata

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