There are many reasons why someone would decide to purchase a Persian carpet. There are normally two types of buyer: the investor and the collector, although there are those who will buy a Persian carpet simply for the appreciation of its beauty.

Let's look at the buying Persian carpets for an investment purpose: Persian carpets have an extremely high value, and even more importantly, this is recognized throughout the world. Persian carpets can be sold and purchased at high prices in all developed countries making them a currency in their own right. Unlike other investments like property and stocks, Persian carpets can be moved and stored anywhere that is safe and convenient. Besides having a high resale value and having a high value as an asset, Persian carpets are also an art work, which is an attractive addition to any home. This is an investment that adds more worth and beauty to the property.

A collector may also very likely be an investor too, but his first interest will lie in the rugs themselves. Collectors appreciate acquiring rugs with an important history and meaning. Most collectors will have an extensive knowledge on Persian carpets, and will have read and sourced a lot of information before his purchase. A collector will focus on one subject at a time, reading up and researching perhaps a certain tribe or design of rug. They will then eliminate the specimen of rug belonging to that tribe and purchase the best rug. These collectors would need to become well acquainted with a Persian rug dealer in order to have assistance in seeking the particular carpet that they are looking for. In this way they are building a valuable and sought-after collection, one which will please them in the same way an art collector treasures the art pieces of his favorite artist. It is also an added bonus that this Persian carpet collection has a high intrinsic value, which is an investment in its own right.

Many people do not have the time or inclination to buy Persian carpets for investment purposes. They may not even have an interest in them as collectors' items but simply enjoy having them around their home. People who are buying Persian carpets only for decoration will probably need advice on which carpet to purchase to suit their particular need. Should they want the carpet on the floor, they would need a heavier rug, or if they would prefer to hang it, they could look into purchasing a lighter rug. Oriental rugs add a lot of warmth and beauty to the home, and many people are interested in them for this purpose only. Of course the value is important too, and would therefore add a new depth of worth to the home.

Persian carpets are a beautiful addition to any home, and need not break the bank, especially if being bought for purely decorative purposes. Many Persian rug dealers will have different rugs of various ages and qualities that can be purchased to suit your particular need, at a cost that will suit your particular budget.