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The more I learn about hand-knotted rugs, the type we grew up calling “Oriental rugs,” the more complex they become. In my experience, choosing one is the single most difficult home design decision ...

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 ...

Saeid Maralan once traded a Persian rug for an S-Class Mercedes. “Seven years later, the car was worth $14,000,” he said. “The owner of the rug is now asking $250,000 for it.” Maralan speaks lightly ...

One of the fringe benefits of being a Middle East correspondent is that my travels in the region have allowed me to start a decent little collection of oriental rugs. This may sound like a travel ...

Your handmade oriental rug represents more than a floor covering—it's an investment in artistry, history, and craftsmanship. Yet many rug owners unknowingly damage their treasures through improper ...