How Much Is My Oriental Rug Worth?
Rug pricing confuses more sellers than almost any category, and for good reason: a 3x5 and a 10x14 of the same origin can differ 10-20x in price, a hand-knotted Heriz and a machine-made lookalike can differ 50x, and most owners have no idea which one they have. Photograph your rug with Underpriced AI, including a corner of the back, and it reads the construction (hand-knotted, tufted, or machine-made), estimates the size, identifies the origin and pattern style, and pulls sold prices for rugs that actually match yours.
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1. Photograph It
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2. AI Identifies It
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3. Get Real Prices
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Categories We Cover
Persian (Heriz, Tabriz, Kashan, Sarouk)
Indo-Persian and Pakistani Bokhara
Turkish and Caucasian
Kilims and Flatweaves
Moroccan (Beni Ourain, Azilal)
Chinese Art Deco
Vintage Mid-Century Rya
Antique Room-Size and Palace Rugs
Tips for Getting the Best Valuation
Size dominates the price: always measure, and photograph the whole rug with something for scale
Flip a corner: irregular knots on the back mean hand-knotted (most valuable); a canvas/latex backing means tufted (modest value); perfectly uniform stitches mean machine-made
Fringe that is part of the rug's structure (warp ends) signals hand-knotted; sewn-on fringe usually signals machine-made
Wool and silk hold value; olefin/polypropylene rugs have little resale value regardless of looks
Even, low pile wear is acceptable to buyers; stains, pet damage, and moth damage cut value hard
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out what kind of rug I have?
Photograph the front, a corner of the back, and the fringe with Underpriced AI. The back is the tell: irregular hand-tied knots mean hand-knotted, a glued canvas backing means hand-tufted, and perfectly uniform machine stitching means machine-made. The AI reads the construction, estimates the size from visual context, names the likely origin and pattern style, and prices it against sold rugs of the same size and type. Your first scan is free.
What makes an Oriental rug valuable?
Hand-knotted construction, age, origin, knot density, dye quality, and size. Antique Persian rugs from weaving centers like Tabriz, Kashan, and Heriz bring the most, especially room sizes (8x10 and up) in good condition. Natural vegetable dyes and fine knotting (more knots per square inch) push prices higher. A genuine antique Persian room-size rug can sell for $2,000-$20,000+, while a similar-looking machine-made rug sells for $100-$400.
Is my rug hand-knotted or machine-made?
Flip a corner over. Hand-knotted rugs show the pattern clearly on the back with slightly irregular individual knots, and the fringe is the rug's own warp threads. Machine-made rugs have a uniform, grid-perfect back, often with visible mesh or serged edges, and fringe that is sewn on as a decoration. Hand-tufted rugs (a common middle case) have a canvas or latex-coated backing that hides the pattern entirely.
Where is the best place to sell an Oriental rug?
For rugs under $500, Facebook Marketplace and local sale avoid the pain of shipping a heavy roll. For hand-knotted and antique rugs, eBay reaches serious collectors and typically prices 30-50% higher than local offers. High-value antique rugs ($5,000+) often do best through specialty rug auction houses. Whatever the venue, listings with a back-of-rug photo and exact measurements sell faster and higher.
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