Do you buy or sell a Navajo Rug?

Do you buy or sell a Navajo Rug?

We don’t buy or sell rugs. My business is the appraisal of Navajo rugs, Navajo blankets and Oriental and other rugs – not buying or selling so there is no conflict of interest. It is duplicitous for any appraiser to appraise an item and then offer to buy it.

Is it a conflict of interest to appraise a Navajo Rug?

My business is the appraisal of Navajo rugs, Navajo blankets and Oriental and other rugs – not buying or selling so there is no conflict of interest. It is duplicitous for any appraiser to appraise an item and then offer to buy it. I don’t do that so you get an objective determination of the value of your rug.

What kind of dye is used on Navajo rugs?

Some dyes are rarer than others. Rugs of hand-spun Navajo wool typically use a combination of aniline and natural dyes as well as natural wool tones. The quality of the wool, of the carding, dying, spinning and weaving all affect value. Rarity: This includes the combination of all factors discussed here.

Are there any free appraisal services for Native American Art?

WE WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER OUR FREE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR ONE (1) ITEM FOR ALL OTHER NATIVE AMERICAN ART AND ARTIFACTS. Cash and consignment offers on your items are also given upon request. AAIA, llc provides professional, fully-documented appraisals on company letterhead.

What is the value of a Navajo Rug?

Typical prices for these textiles range from $40 to $50, as of publication. The only other authentic Navajo rugs that feature fringe are Germantown rugs. These rare antique rugs have fringe that was added on after the weaving process was completed.

How do you clean a Navajo Rug?

The best way of cleaning your Navajo rug is regular vacuuming (weekly if on the floor, every month or two if on the wall). Avoid the use of stiff brushes or trimming/pulling fibers. If a rug is hung on the wall, there may not ever be a need to dry clean it.

What is the value of a Navajo blanket?

The value of a Navajo chief blanket is just one aspect to appreciating how extraordinary these examples of Navajo weaving truly are. Nonetheless, it’s incredible to some that these blankets are capable of fetching as much as a half million dollars in certain circles.