Identify & Understand Your Rug

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A closer look at what you own. We help you understand how your rug was made, what it is made of, and where it may come from, with conclusions grounded in the available evidence.

RUG IDENTIFICATION SERVICE

You May Want to Understand Your Rug If You …

Have inherited a rug and would like to learn more about it.

Own a rug without a receipt, certificate, or information about its history.

Have been given information about your rug and would like an independent opinion.

Are curious about how your rug was made, its materials, or its possible origin.

Want to understand what a signature, label, or inscription may indicate.

Would appreciate a written summary of the characteristics that can reasonably be identified.

Every rug has distinguishing characteristics that can offer clues about its construction, materials, origin, and approximate age.

By carefully examining the photographs and information you provide, I help you better understand these characteristics and what they may reveal about your rug.

My approach is to distinguish what the available evidence supports from what remains uncertain, providing clear explanations rather than unsupported assumptions.

Looking Closely, Without Guesswork

What We Help You Understand

Type of Rug

Construction

Materials

Motifs & Design

Likely Origin

Approximate Age

Rug category and tradition

How the rug was made

Pile and foundation fibers

Patterns and distinctive features

Region or country, where supported

Estimated period, where possible

Our Rug Identification Service

Receive a professional, written Rug Identification Summary that outlines the key characteristics of your rug based on the photographs and information you provide.

It's a clear, easy-to-understand reference to help you better understand what you own, with findings grounded in the available evidence.

OUR SERVICE

Rug Identification

Summary

$99 CAD

per rug

Written Summary

Photo-Based

Digital Delivery

One-page PDF

High-resolution photos required

Delivered by email

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Service & Pricing

Photo-Based Identification $99 CAD per rug

Clear, high-resolution photographs are required, including views of the front, back, and relevant details.

In-Person Identification By quotation

Available for assignments requiring physical examination, subject to location and availability.

Multiple Rugs or Collections By quotation

Pricing is determined by the number of rugs and the scope of the consultation.

Submit your inquiry first. I'll confirm whether this consultation is appropriate for your needs and explain the next steps before any payment is requested.

Report Turnaround

Photo-Based Identification

Your Rug Identification Summary will be delivered within 7 business days after your consultation is confirmed, payment is received, and all required high-resolution photographs and information have been provided.

In-Person Identification

An estimated delivery date is provided before the examination. Report preparation begins once the physical examination is completed and all required information and payment have been received.

Multiple Rugs or Collections

A personalized delivery timeframe is provided based on the number of rugs, examination requirements, and complexity of the consultation.

Business days are Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays observed in Quebec, Canada.

When Do You Need a Rug Appraisal?

Our rug identification consultation focuses on understanding your rug's construction, materials, design, likely origin, and approximate age, where supported by the available evidence.

If you need an opinion of monetary value for insurance, estate, donation, legal, or other purposes, a formal rug appraisal may be the appropriate service.

Learn About Our Appraisal Services →