Assessing a oriental rug or carpet for its quality

There is no precise way to analyse the quality of a oriental rug, However there are a number of attributes to look out for that will give you some indication. The factors are knots per square inch, colour, design, materials used and condition. With knots per square inch be especially careful with antique oriental rugs and carpets as some not so fine tribal and village Pieces can be worth a fortune. My advice would be to always seek expert help when assessing oriental rugs and carpets.