Persian Rug Price Guide: How Much Should You Pay for a Hand-Knotted Rug?

One of the most common questions about Persian rugs is: "How much should I pay?" The answer depends on many factors — rug style, size, quality, age, and where you shop. This comprehensive price guide helps you understand what authentic hand-knotted Persian rugs should cost, so you can shop with confidence.

What Makes Persian Rug Prices Vary?

Persian rug prices vary based on five key factors:

1. Size: Price scales roughly with area (a 9x12 costs approximately 2.5x a 6x9 of similar quality)
2. Knot density (KPSI): Higher KPSI = more labor = higher price
3. Materials: Silk costs more than wool; fine kork wool costs more than regular wool
4. Age: Antique rugs typically cost more than new rugs of similar style
5. Region/style: Fine Nain and Kashan cost more than Hamadan or Kazak for equivalent size

Price Guide by Style

Entry-Level Authentic Hand-Knotted (4x6 ft)

• Kazak/Afghan tribal: $150-$400
• Baluch: $100-$300
• Hamadan: $200-$600
• Small Kilim: $100-$300

Mid-Range Authentic Hand-Knotted (8x10 ft)

• Kazak/Afghan: $600-$2,000
• Bokhara: $800-$2,500
• Hamadan: $800-$2,500
• Heriz: $1,200-$4,000
• Oushak/Peshawar: $1,200-$4,000

Fine Persian (8x10 ft)

• Tabriz (medium quality): $2,000-$6,000
• Kashan: $2,500-$8,000
• Nain (9 La): $3,000-$8,000
• Nain (4-6 La): $5,000-$20,000

Antique (8x10 ft)

• Antique Hamadan/village Persian: $1,500-$5,000
• Antique Kashan: $4,000-$20,000
• Antique Caucasian (Kazak, Shirvan): $3,000-$30,000+

Red Flags: Prices That Are Too Good to Be True

• A "hand-knotted" 8x10 for under $500 is almost certainly not authentic
• Extreme "sale" discounts (80-90% off) on supposedly high-end rugs are usually marketing manipulation
• "Handmade Persian rug" without specifying construction type is often hand-tufted

How BestRugPlace Offers the Best Prices

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