Some rug sellers like to tell customers that their handmade rugs are an “investment”. We advise customers to be wary of anyone selling modern or semi-old carpets as an "investment".
The prices of carpets and area rugs have fluctuated greatly in the past two decades, but generally prices for new and semi-old Persian rugs have fallen since the 1980s. In part this is because of changes in fashion, in part because the modern rugs that are available now are better than those being woven 25 years ago, so prices for the old rugs have come down in real terms during this period.
That said, a truly great handmade rug can be expected to last a lifetime or even longer. We may not provide you with an “investment” but we can certainly find you an heirloom.
At Torana we sell antique Chinese and Tibetan rugs in our stores, as well as new ones. Antique carpets are best selected, like all antiques, because you find them beautiful and want to decorate your home with them. If the carpet holds it's value or appreciates, that's a bonus.
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