Persian Rugs as Investments: Which Rugs Appreciate in Value?

Unlike virtually every other purchase you make for your home, an authentic hand-knotted Persian rug can actually increase in value over time. While machine-made rugs depreciate to zero and even mid-quality hand-tufted rugs have no secondary market, fine hand-knotted Persian rugs have been reliably holding and building value for generations. Here's what you need to know about Persian rugs as investments.