Persian Rug Appraisal in Dallas, TX.
Certified Persian rug appraisal across the DFW metroplex — high-value collections, master Persian attribution.
Appraising Persian rugs continuously since 1881.
Same family, same standards, four generations of craft.
Listed by the Oriental Rug Buyers Guide as one of the country's top rug cleaners.
Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, Memphis chapter.
DFW Persian rug appraisal work is often on extraordinarily high-value pieces — including signed master Persians from documented Iranian workshops where attribution can dramatically affect value. Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, and the established luxury communities contain Persian holdings that include museum-quality Tabriz, fine Isfahan, signed Kashan, and full-silk Qom pieces. Master-attributed Persians (Mohtasham, Hadji Jalili, others) routinely require additional research and documentation that less-experienced appraisers don't provide.
Persian rug appraisal is one of the most established niches within fine-art appraisal. Persian production has been carefully documented through the modern period, workshop conventions are well known, dating clues are abundant, and the market is large enough that comparable sales exist for almost every piece. The field is full of nuance: a Tabriz values dramatically differently than a Heriz; chrome-dye introduction in the 1880s creates specific dating boundaries; signed master pieces command significant premiums; and regional origin can be subtle on pieces from less-documented workshops.
Free pick-up across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Most rugs are returned within 7 days from pick-up. We provide a written estimate before any work begins.
What we assess for Persian valuation.
Persian rug value depends on factors that don't all apply to other oriental traditions.
Regional origin
Tabriz, Kashan, Isfahan, Heriz, Qom — each region has distinct value patterns. Identifying regional origin correctly is the first step.
Knot density (KPSI)
Persian KPSI ranges from 100 (tribal) to 800+ (fine city pieces and silk). Density is one of the largest single value drivers within a regional category.
Workshop or master attribution
Signed pieces from documented masters command meaningful premiums. We research signatures, compare against documented examples, document methodology.
Age & dating
Persian dating uses dye analysis, workshop conventions, and design vocabulary. Pre-1860, pre-1880, and design-period conventions all give clues.
Wool & silk quality
Handspun versus machine-spun wool, lanolin content, silk versus art-silk, dye stability — all materially affect Persian rug value.
Condition
Pile loss, repair history, structural integrity, dye stability. Persian rugs are often heavily-traveled pieces; condition documentation is critical.
Free pick-up across Dallas and surrounding areas.
- Dallas
- Plano
- Frisco
- Allen
- McKinney
- Highland Park
- University Park
- Richardson
- Carrollton
- Lewisville
- Coppell
- The Colony
- Little Elm
- Flower Mound
- Highland Village
- Addison
- Farmers Branch
- Garland
- Mesquite
- Rowlett
- Sachse
- Wylie
- Rockwall
- Heath
- Forney
- Sunnyvale
- Balch Springs
- Seagoville
- Cedar Hill
- DeSoto
- Duncanville
- Lancaster
- Glenn Heights
- Red Oak
- Waxahachie
- Midlothian
- Mansfield
- Grand Prairie
- Arlington
- Bedford
- Hurst
- Euless
- Colleyville
- Grapevine
- Southlake
- Keller
- North Richland Hills
- Watauga
- Haltom City
- Saginaw
- Fort Worth
- Benbrook
- Burleson
- Crowley
- Cleburne
- White Settlement
- Azle
- Weatherford
Common questions about Persian rug appraisal in Dallas.
Where in DFW do you offer Persian rug appraisal pick-up?
Free pick-up throughout the entire DFW metroplex — Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Highland Park, University Park, Richardson, Carrollton, Lewisville, Fort Worth, Arlington, Southlake, and surrounding cities.
What makes Persian rug appraisal different from generic oriental appraisal?
Persian rugs have specific value drivers different from other oriental traditions. Regional origin matters more, knot density ranges higher, workshop attribution can dramatically affect value, and Persian-specific dating clues give better dating accuracy.
Do you handle DFW signed master Persian appraisal?
Yes — this is one of our specialties. Master-attributed pieces from documented Persian workshops require signature research, comparable analysis, and detailed documentation of attribution methodology. These projects are quoted individually due to research depth required.
Can you appraise signed Persian master pieces?
Yes. Signed pieces from known Persian masters (Mohtasham, Hadji Jalili, the Seyrafian and Davari workshops) command significant premiums. We research signature attributions, compare against documented examples, and provide complete documentation.
Are old Persian rugs often under-insured?
Yes — frequently. Many Persian rug collections in American homes were last appraised decades ago, and current market values for fine Persian pieces have shifted significantly. Updating appraisals every 5–10 years is typical practice.
Available across five metros.
Free pick-up and delivery in every city we serve. Tap a city for local details and your nearest phone number.