The commerce of ancient carpets as a long history in Georgia. In relation with the transition to market economy in this segment of the market essential changes should be carried out, as its main consumers are the foreigners. The local population mainly is the seller; they sell the ancient carpets in commission shops.

Thanks to their art value Caucasian carpets are wide spread and are sold at the external market.

The market of ancient carpets is one of the segments of the antic goods market. Recently the network of the sale of such kind of goods has been significantly expanded, and it requires organization and its translation to the auction principle.