Mineral green and blue Agra rug beneath a long timber dining table

A guide to collecting

Begin with how you want to live.

Explore the collection, from compact weavings to monumental carpets. Start with your room, then consider scale, character, and budget.

The Chaman approach

Room first.
Object second.
Price in context.

Scale determines the field. Age, weave, rarity, condition, and provenance explain why two rugs of similar size can sit at very different prices.

We compare the individual rugs with you, including their condition, dimensions, and suitability for your room.

Graphic collector room concept: red Navajo rug in an intimate art-filled study with a leather reading chair
01 / Collecting pathUnder $10,000

For the graphic collector.

A small rug or runner can bring color and pattern to an entry, study, or bedroom. Start with the dimensions and the pieces you enjoy looking at.

Best for studies, entries, bedrooms, and wall installations.
Room maker concept: mineral-blue Agra beneath a generous dining table in a warm, light-filled family room
02 / Collecting path$10,000 to $25,000

For the room maker.

Explore carpets sized for living rooms, dining rooms, and libraries. Compare their proportions with your furniture layout and leave room to see the border.

Best for living rooms, dining rooms, and libraries.
Architectural collector room concept: monumental Oushak grounding a grand salon with tall arched windows
03 / Collecting path$25,000+

For the architectural collector.

Large carpets need to work with the proportions of the room. Compare dimensions, condition, and pattern before choosing a piece for a salon, great room, or large dining area.

Best for great rooms, salons, estates, and hospitality spaces.

Private advisory

A shortlist built around your room.

Send dimensions, a photograph, and what must remain in the room. Chaman can narrow the live collection, compare scale and condition, and arrange an in person viewing before the piece is placed.

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