YOU DON’T NORMALLY spend thousands of pounds on a piece of art, then walk all over it. Unless you’re in the market for a Persian rug, that is. I recently picked up the keys to my first apartment, and ...

Ashkan Agahzadeh has been around rugs his entire life. A native of Tehran, Iran, Ashkan spent his childhood watching his mother and aunt spend years hand-knotting tapestries and carpets. He, along ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Hand woven with the finest materials including wool and silk, a single Persian rug can often take years and sometimes decades to create. A high-quality Iranian ...

"Unrolling Paradise," an installation by artist Maryam Bayat, is inspired by a childhood in the fertile forests of Iran, her ...

Jan Winitz concurs that it`s easy to get taken when buying an Oriental rug. This comes from someone who not only collects and appreciates them, but also sells them. Winitz, of Oakland, Cal., has ...

A Persian rug is instantly recognizable. From its intricate floral pattern to its rich color palette, we all know (and love) the iconic style. It's a traditional design with a vast past that continues ...