Area rugs have today evolved into a treasure valued greatly by collectors. To become an antique area rug collector therefore, you must be prepared for a treasure hunt that is both thrilling and tough. Any type of collecting usually takes a lot of time and meticulous organization. An area rug collector must be an auction savvy individual with a magnifying glass on the ready to spot the stains and the tears, a measuring tape to check on the dimensions, a coin purse packed with spare change for the bargains, a calculator to make quick and accurate appraisal sums and a small screw driver to mark out the level of wear in each area rug.
Area rug collectors just like the others are equipped with the necessary tools to aid them in their collection activities. You can expect area rug collectors to have all kinds of books and magazines about rugs, notes to keep them on track, measuring tape, carrying bag for the purchased rug and a magnifying glass even to scrutinize possible flaws.
Home decor magazines and other such resources are appreciated by collectors because of the information they get. No data is ever insignificant enough if it means an added stock to their knowledge. The more you know, the more chances of acquiring the best rugs there is. Trendy designs and colors, established manufacturers and those still making a name in the business, the best values and the availability are all top-notch information for these people. Whatever can help in their collections, they sure have to know.
This information is stored in little business cards that are easily tucked in a trousers or skirt pocket when the collector is going to an auction. The key notes are the description, size, available colors and current market value. Information about rugs should be summarized in details that are focused on identity, demand and value. An amateur antique rug collector must also make adequate room for these antiques and or collectibles in advance of acquisition. If the antiques rugs are large, he or she should make sure that he or she has a place to store them without causing damage to them.
Collectors are also after their money's worth. It's not necessarily based on the quantity but on the quality, the total value. Few valuable items are better than a lot of rubbish ones.
Finally, a collector of antique rugs must insist in collecting only those pieces that they personally like. This is the single most important advice an antique rug collector can get when starting to build a collection. Any item collected and can not be resold can be personally enjoyed as a room or house decoration if in the first place the collector bought it plainly because he or she liked it.
Zoey Callehan is an interior design writer for HouseofAreaRugs.com - take a look for some insightful floor rug decorating ideas and all assortment of Persian style area rugs in every color imaginable.
