Watch this presentation to learn how to identify authentic Oriental rugs.

1. HOW TO IDENTIFY HANDMADE
ORIENTAL RUGS
By Jessica Allan

2. Identifying a Rug
 You may come across an Oriental rug at a
sale, auction, or you may inherit it
 You want to know if it is genuine
 You want to know it’s worth
 You want to know it’s history
 How old is it?
 Where was it made?

3. Real or Fake?
Hand Made Machine Made

4. Check for a Tag!
Made in Iran, India, Pakistan, or
Afghanistan? Karastan, Couristan?

5. Does it feel Real?
 Run your fingers and nails across the back of
the rug
 Does it feel hard, or like plastic?
 It’s probably machine made

6. Is it a little too perfect?
Hand Made Machine Made

7. Thank you!
 If you have questions about identifying your
rug or appraising it, please use our contact
information below or call your local Oriental
rug dealer!
info@lesniakorientalrugs.com
Shop handmade Oriental rugs online at
LesniakOrientalRugs.com