by Boga Rugs | Jun 25, 2026 | Buying Guides, Rug History & Craft
Tabriz, Isfahan, Kashan, Heriz, Qom — Persian rug names get thrown around constantly, but what do they actually mean? A dealer’s guide to the major city and regional styles. In the Persian rug world, the city or region of origin isn’t just a label. It...
by Boga Rugs | Jun 20, 2026 | Buying Guides
The oriental rug world has a long history of misrepresentation — “hand-made” labels on machine rugs, inflated provenance claims, and the infamous “closing sale.” Here’s what to look for. I want to be careful with the word...
by Boga Rugs | Jun 18, 2026 | Buying Guides
People ask us constantly whether their rug is an investment. The honest answer is complicated — and it depends entirely on what you bought and where you bought it. The short version: some oriental rugs hold their value well, and a small category of antique and...
by Boga Rugs | May 25, 2026 | Buying Guides
Most people hear “oriental rug” and picture a thick, plush pile rug. Kilims are the other half of the tradition. They’re flat-woven, thin, lightweight, reversible, and visually bold. They’re also one of the most versatile and accessible ways to...
by Boga Rugs | May 20, 2026 | Buying Guides
This is the question we hear most often from serious rug shoppers. You’ve decided to invest in a real hand-knotted oriental rug — now the question is whether to buy something made a hundred years ago or something made last year. The honest answer is that neither...
