How to Tell a Fake Persian Rug From the Real Thing
Posted by Rugs.net on Apr 14th 2026
Rugs.net · The Authentication Guide
Fake vs. Real Persian Rug
90% of people cannot tell the difference.
After reading this guide, you will be in the other 10%. Four tests. Two minutes. No expertise required.
Every year, billions of dollars worth of machine-made rugs are sold with language that implies, suggests, or directly claims that they are handmade Persian rugs. Some of this is deliberate fraud. More often it is ag...
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Posted by Rugs.net on Apr 11th 2026
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Buying a rug is a significant decision. You are choosing a piece that will define a room, last for decades, and represent real money. The last thing you should have to worry about is whether the purchase i...
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Persian Rugs vs. Oriental Rugs What Is the Actual Difference?
Posted by Rugs.net on Apr 11th 2026
Rugs.net · The Buyer’s Guide
Persian Rugs vs. Oriental RugsWhat Is the Actual Difference?
Both terms appear everywhere. Most people use them interchangeably. They are not the same thing, and understanding the difference will change how you shop for a rug forever.
Walk into any rug store and you will encounter both terms within minutes. A sales tag might read “authentic Persian rug” next to one that rea...
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