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How much should a hand-knotted rug cost? Prices range from a few tens of thousands of yen to several million, and it can be hard to know what is fair. This guide uses the real prices of more than 700 one-of-a-kind rugs in our collection to show typical ranges by type and size, and explains what drives the price.
All prices are RUGINZA's prices in Japanese yen as of October 2026. Every rug is hand-made and one of a kind, so ranges change as rugs sell and new ones arrive.
What decides the price of a rug
- Hand-knotted or machine-made: the biggest factor. A machine-made rug can be woven in hours; a hand-knotted rug of 200×300cm can take a weaver several months. Machine-made rugs of the same size often cost a few tens of thousands of yen.
- Knot density: more knots per square centimetre means finer drawing and more weaving time.
- Material: pure silk costs most, then wool and silk, then wool. Lustrous wool such as Ghazni wool costs more than standard wool.
- Origin and workshop: rugs woven in Iran, and especially pieces signed by a known workshop, carry a premium.
- Size: price rises with area, and very large rugs are rarer.
- Design: curvilinear, detailed designs take longer to weave than repeating geometric ones.
Price per square metre by type
Comparing price per square metre is the easiest way to compare types fairly. These are median values.
| Type | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| Bokhara (Pakistan) | about ¥44,000 |
| Jaldar (Pakistan) | about ¥45,000 |
| Kazak, Sherwan and other Afghan rugs | about ¥69,000 |
| Pakistani fine and double knot | about ¥78,000 |
| Gabbeh | about ¥86,000 |
| Ghazni wool | about ¥87,000 |
| Khal Mohammadi | about ¥96,000 |
| Persian (Iran) | about ¥210,000 |
| Kashmir silk | about ¥308,000 |
Prices by size
| Size | Dimensions | Range | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance mat | about 60×90cm | ¥25,000–¥200,000 | ¥44,000 |
| Runner | about 70–100cm wide, 150–600cm long | ¥46,000–¥950,000 | ¥137,000 |
| About 1.5 tatami | about 140×200cm | ¥95,000–¥900,000 | ¥215,000 |
| About 2 tatami | about 160×240cm | ¥145,000–¥1,150,000 | ¥385,000 |
| About 3 tatami | about 200×250cm | ¥125,000–¥1,400,000 | ¥292,000 |
| About 4.5 tatami | about 200×300cm | ¥160,000–¥2,100,000 | ¥515,000 |
| 6 tatami and larger | about 250×350cm and up | ¥305,000–¥1,650,000 | ¥500,000 |
Prices by type and size
| Type | Entrance mat | About 3 tatami | About 4.5 tatami |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bokhara | ¥32,000–¥39,000 | ¥193,000–¥221,000 | ¥255,000–¥530,000 |
| Jaldar | ¥29,000–¥45,000 | ¥194,000–¥227,000 | ¥244,000–¥510,000 |
| Gabbeh | ¥38,000–¥60,000 | mostly smaller sizes | – |
| Ghazni wool | – | ¥220,000–¥700,000 | ¥250,000–¥590,000 |
| Khal Mohammadi | – | – | ¥470,000–¥655,000 |
| Persian | ¥80,000–¥160,000 | ¥920,000–¥1,400,000 | ¥320,000–¥2,100,000 |
Persian rug prices
Persian rugs are woven in Iran and sit at the top of the range. Our entrance mats start around ¥80,000, and a 4.5 tatami Persian rug typically costs around ¥800,000. Fine Nain, Isfahan and Qom silk pieces, especially when signed by the workshop, cost more. Read about Nain rugs.
Pakistani rug prices
Pakistani Bokhara and Jaldar offer the most hand-knotted rug for your budget: about a fifth of the price per square metre of a typical Persian rug. Fine double-knot pieces in Persian designs cost more but still well below Iranian equivalents. Read Bokhara and Jaldar explained.
Gabbeh prices
Hand-knotted Gabbeh entrance mats start around ¥38,000, and a rug of about 1.5 tatami is around ¥150,000 to ¥265,000. Rugs sold as Gabbeh for much less are usually machine-made or hand-tufted copies: see how to spot a genuine hand-knotted rug.
Buying, reselling and value
Second-hand and buy-back (買取) prices for rugs are usually far below retail, because a dealer must clean, store and resell the rug. Buy a hand-knotted rug to use and enjoy at home, not as a financial investment.
How to get the most for your budget
- Decide the size first, using your room in tatami, then compare types at that size.
- Choose by price per square metre if you need a large rug: Bokhara and Jaldar go furthest.
- Pay for what you will notice: silk sheen, fine drawing or a famous origin are worth it if they matter to you.
- Check that it is hand-knotted and that the seller states where it was woven.
Frequently asked questions
Why are some Persian rugs so cheap online?
Often because they are not Persian, or not hand-knotted. Persian-style rugs woven by machine are sold at low prices under names like ペルシャ風 or ペルシャ柄. Check the origin and construction.
Do prices include shipping?
At RUGINZA, shipping within Japan is free on every rug.