Rug Authenticity Score

Score a piece in 90 seconds — origin, age, knots, deal-breakers.

What this solves

Most rug-scam stories start with: "the merchant said it was 100 years old" or "it's pure silk." Neither can be verified by feel alone. This tool runs through six testable signals — origin doc, knot count, dye stability, fringes, backing, and price reality — and gives a score 0–100 with a verdict.

Score your rug

Has documentation / origin cert

Knot count (per cm² visible on back)

Dye test (wet finger / white cloth)

Fringes

Backing

Price reality (relative to fair — use Tool 14)

Authenticity score

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Verdict

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Red flag?

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Limitations

This is a 90-second score. A serious purchase deserves an expert appraiser + lab dye test.
"Antique" claims cannot be carbon-dated visually. Trust papers, not stories.

FAQ

What's a normal asking for a Hereke silk?

€10,000–€100,000+ depending on size and age. Genuine Hereke takes 2–3 years to make.

Can a rug be both authentic and overpriced?

Yes — that's the most common case. Use Tool 14 for fair price.

What about the certificate of authenticity?

Some shops print their own. The genuine ones come from a Turkish university or chamber of commerce.