What is the difference between vintage, antique, and semi-antique Persian rugs?

Antique rugs are 80+ years old (pre-1945). Vintage rugs are 20-80 years old. Semi-antique typically refers to pieces 40-80 years old.

How can I tell if a Persian rug is hand-knotted or machine-made?

Look at the back. A hand-knotted rug shows individual knots in clear rows. The fringe is an extension of the warp threads.

Are vintage Persian rugs worth the money?

For genuine hand-knotted pieces in good condition from a recognized weaving region, yes. The supply is limited and well-preserved pieces have appreciated steadily.

How long do vintage Persian rugs last?

Indefinitely, with reasonable care. Many rugs sold today are 60-80 years old and structurally sound for another century.

What is the best size vintage Persian rug for a living room?

For a standard living room (12-14 ft wide), an 8x10 or 9x12 sits comfortably. All front legs of furniture should sit on the rug.

Why do vintage Persian rugs have color variations?

The variation is called abrash and reflects different dye lots in the original wool. Modern industrial rugs lack abrash, which is why they read as flat.

Are silk Persian rugs better than wool?

Different, not better. Silk rugs are finer and have higher luster but are more delicate. Wool is the right choice for floors with daily use.

Can I put a vintage Persian rug in a kitchen or dining room?

Yes. They were originally woven for everyday Iranian homes. Wool repels liquid better than most synthetic fibers.

Maximalist Rugs

Bold maximalist vintage rugs — Turkish and Persian-style hand-woven wool for statement floors.

Maximalism is about confidence — layered texture, mixed pattern, saturated colour — and a maximalist rug is made to be the boldest element in the room. These are pieces with dense, all-over patterning and rich palettes, for those who want the floor itself to be the statement.

A maximalist rug rewards a brave interior. It anchors a room full of pattern and colour, gives an eclectic space its centre of gravity, and turns a plain room into something memorable. It is the opposite of a quiet neutral, and that is exactly the point.

Each rug here is hand-knotted from natural wool — Turkish or Persian-style — a genuine antique, professionally restored and listed with exact measurements. Because each is unique, no two share the same combination of pattern and colour. Discover a one-of-a-kind maximalist rug that makes your floor a centrepiece.