Carpets & Oriental Rugs

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Although historians have not been able to pinpoint exactly when knotted rugs were first made, it's likely that woven coverings became more common as farming increased and the use of sheared wool and silk became mediums for weaving. Oriental carpet weaving as an art form, however, can be accurately traced back to the 5th century BC.

Rugs and carpets have been produced the world over for thousands of years. Common types of construction include woven, knotted, needle felt and hooked rugs and carpets. Prior to mechanization and mass-production, most carpets were woven by hand on a loom. This made rugs and carpets valuable commodities and they were more often than not found decorating tables instead of covering floors.

Auctions can be a great way to both research and collect fine rugs and carpets. Our Collector's Guide is designed to help you research fine rug and carpet values and bid on rugs and carpets in live auctions. Each collection includes images, upcoming lots and price results for lots previously sold at auction. Navigate among the collections below featuring Bijar, Feraghan, Gabbeh, Isfahan and much more! For a complete list of oriental rugs for sale, visit our upcoming Asian Art Auctions.