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 ...

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 ...

The more I learn about Oriental rugs, the more baffled I get. In my experience, choosing one is the single most difficult home design decision one can make. That’s because so many factors need to ...

The more I learn about Oriental rugs, the more baffled I become. In my experience, choosing one is the single most difficult home design decision one can make. That’s because so many factors need to ...

Unless you’ve been on a Pinterest cleanse and abstaining from design magazines lately, you’ve no doubt seen a plethora of kitchens outfitted with gorgeous Turkish and Persian rugs. Gone are the days ...

An Oriental rug can be a long-term investment that pays off in style and function. Be informed with these rug terms before you shop. Hand-tufted: A tufted rug is made using a mechanical tufting tool ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Hossein Rezvani buys two tonnes of wool at the start of every year. It’s not any old yarn, but Persian highland wool, ...

Shopping for Persian rugs can be both exciting and intimidating due to the wide range of overwhelming options available in a number of colours, designs, and sizes. Persian rugs are highly prized for ...

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 ...