The value of having one's oriental and area rugs appraised was highlighted by the tragic fires our county experienced last year. Our customers with appraisals were able to expedite their insurance claims and recover their compensation fully, in a timely manner.
All handmade rugs of good original quality should be appraised every 5 years due to the fact that the actual "loom cost", or labor rate, is increasing every year in rug making countries. Also, the raw materials for rug making are rising in price every year. In addition, the "original type" vegetable dyes are becoming exceedingly rare and difficult to obtain. On top of this, the true "dye-masters" are getting older and fewer and many of their secrets are dying with them.
All these factors coupled with increased global demand for high quality, handmade rugs, (especially antique rugs over 50 years old), demand that owners of quality rugs keep them in good condition and appraise them periodically to fix their value and benefit from their appreciation.
Performing regular appraisals protects your investment. In our appraisal process, Oriental Rug Pros provides the following:
- Full description
- Type / Age
- Place of origin
- Knot type
- Density
- Specific visual description
- Replacement value
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