Buying guide · 6 min
Understanding price in Persian handicrafts
Editorial team · updated 2026-09-29
Labour
Most handwork is priced by time. A fine silk rug can take a weaver months or years.
Materials
Silk, gold leaf, silver and natural dyes cost more than cotton, paint and synthetic dyes.
Too cheap?
A very low price for 'handmade silk' or 'antique' is a warning sign. Compare with several sellers.
About prices on this site
Prices shown in our sample records are copied from third-party listings for illustration only, and may change.
Related photographs
Representative photographs, not of any specific catalogued object. Sources on the credits page.