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Magic Rugs
Matthew
Mathew is a handmade rug and carpet expert with more than 18 years of hands-on experience in the rug industry, specializing in Persian and Oriental rugs. His professional expertise includes rug valuation, rug identification, authenticity assessment, and rug collecting.
Throughout his career, Matthew has developed extensive first-hand knowledge of handmade rugs, including their construction, materials, weaving techniques, patterns, origins, condition, and the factors that influence their authenticity and value. His experience evaluating and identifying rugs provides a practical foundation for the educational content he contributes to Magic Rugs.
At Magic Rugs, Matthew shares his industry knowledge to help readers understand Persian and Oriental rugs with greater confidencefrom identifying authentic handmade rugs and understanding their value to choosing, caring for, and collecting them. His articles are informed by years of practical experience and a deep specialization in handmade Persian and Oriental rugs.
