You see a finely woven, aesthetically patterned rug and the first thought that crosses your mind, most probably is: it must be Iranian. And it mostly turns out to be so. Persian carpets are that ...

Weavers, almost all of them women, spend several months in front of a loom, stringing and knotting thousands of threads. Some practice established patterns, some make their own. It is a scene that ...

Handmade rugs and carpets are considered one of the top Persian souvenirs to take home while paying a visit to Iran. In the 17th century, some seventy Dutch artists included representations of Persian ...

They brighten the pages of every dwelling magazine imaginable and have graced the interiors of 17th-century palaces and 1920s bungalows. Oriental carpets are just that versatile and timeless. Adding ...

For most people, Persian carpets are considered an investment and a luxury home accessory. Know about this multi-billion dollar industry and why a good quality carpet requires little maintenance.

Karl Pertl's workshop has the sound quality of a recording studio — there are that many old, semi-antique and antique carpets on the wall. Based in Tasmania, the internationally renowned expert is ...

From contemporary art to fashion and even music, the symbolism of the famous Persian rug pervades in many of aspects of modern life beyond interior decoration, says Joobin Bekhrad. Poetry, wine, and ...