Antique Penny Rugs

 

 

Buyer Beware:
While we do our best to give you links to resources for finding exactly what you are looking for, we can not always guarantee that the product has been listed in the correct marketing category by the sellers. Please read descriptions and demand authentication of the date of their product.

 

There seems to be some confusion as to what a penny rug is or is not in our modern time. While there are many stunning rugs available, they are not the true representation of the original penny rug.

This link for Antique Penny Rugs may be more effective at locating true antique Penny Rugs. Do not be surprised if our crawler is unable to locate any. Collectors have grown smart and are authenticating their purchases. In the past three months, the number of them once displayed has been minimal and what is available is tattered and torn.

 

A true, or original penny rug was made of medallions and as time went on, the figural woolen appliques were added to give cottages more color on their furniture. They were also designed to tell a story about the family or some other significant symbol which let the world know their heritage.