how to buy a Persian Rug?
I live in Dubai and really love the Persian Rugs which are displayed at different markets and shops. I want to buy one but the problem is I have no idea how to judge its quality and whether or not the vendor is asking too much for it. How can I reasonably judge the value of a rug so that I can bargain in good faith and have one of these beautiful things in my home ? Also, can you recommend a vendor or area of the city to find the best buys?
there are many shops either in malls or in the street markets that does have the NAME and PICTURE of persian carpets .. just take a drive where small markets and you’ll find the signs ..
and Friday market in northern emirates have that too .. many and many different kinds and sizes .. about 30 – 45 mins from Dubai .. ask any taxi about friday market or Souq Al Juma’a and they’ll help you ..
sorry i never bought one but, i know there are plenty of them in the central souq (or the blue souq as some ppl name it) in Sharjah.
good luck
i agree with the other answer, try to get someone who speaks good english to explain to u the different qualities and prices then try to get a bargain.
check in Iran’s part in global village there was a booth last year selling rugs last year and heard it’s still there this year too!