Persian Rugs have been admired for their beauty and intricacy for thousands of years. The rich colors, delightful designs and plush texture have inspired collectors for generations. Unfortunately, the same can be said for an army of fake dealers. The question is how to determine whether or not your Persian Rug is authentic (or not), preferably before you purchase it. An authentic Persian Rug is hand-made. This means that no part of the rug has ever touched a machine and that each fiber has been woven or knotted by a human hand. The best place to start when attempting to determine authenticity is the back of the rug. The first thing you should notice is that the pattern of the carpet is clearly visible from the back. Look for imperfections- these are reassuring. Machine-made rugs tend to look like a prefect grid on the bottom whereas hand-made rugs may have slightly crooked rows of knots or frayed ends. Another likely clue is the tassels; if they've been glued on, it's a fake ...