Looking for a rug appraiser near you? You no longer need one. The RUG Index is a remote-first appraisal service: submit photos and measurements from anywhere in the United States, and a RICA-certified appraiser returns a signed report in 3–5 business days. Instant valuation from $35; RICA Certified Appraisals from $125.
Traditional rug appraisal meant finding a local expert, scheduling a visit, and hoping they understood your rug’s origin. Most cities have only a handful of qualified appraisers — and many have none. The RUG Index solves this with a standardized, photo-based method: every appraisal applies the same five-pillar grading standard, so a Persian Tabriz is valued identically whether its owner is in New York or rural Montana.
That means the best rug appraiser near you is online. You photograph the rug, enter its measurements, and a RICA-certified appraiser issues a certified report — no travel, no waiting weeks for an appointment. For an instant estimate first, use the rug valuation tool; to begin a certified report, start a rug appraisal.
We place RICA-certified appraisers across 20 major metros for collectors who prefer local context. Every metro is also served online.
Whatever you own, the certified appraisal is available nationwide: oriental rug appraisal, Persian rug appraisal, Turkish rug appraisal, and antique rug appraisal. Each follows the same RUG Index standard and the same flat pricing — see rug appraisal cost.