Imperfection as a Function of Cultural Authenticity

Features or qualities that may appear as imperfections to less familiar observers are often the things that rug collectors search for. The average rug buyer may be perturbed by irregularities in the shape of the rug or the drawing in the design, or they may be put off by sudden changes in color within the design. Borders or field patterns that change shape or pattern abruptly are similarly disconcerting to many observers. But they are all features that spring from the cultural creativity of tribal or village weavers, and consequently they are the very things that many collectors actively seek out when looking for a rug.