Although it might seem obvious, signs of wear and age are the most telling sign that your Persian rug is vintage. A rug ...

Designers love these four vintage rug styles for their cozy charm and storied pasts – here's why these designs will always ...

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 ...

Sanctions on Iran were all about oil, right? Yes, but a little-known fact is that the international sanctions imposed over the past decade to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions had a devastating effect on ...

The art of carpet weaving existed in Iran in ancient times, according to evidence and in the opinion of scientists. An example of such evidence is the 2500-year-old Pazyryk carpet dating back to 500 B ...

The call came in to the rug store at 10:30 on Wednesday morning: After five days in U.S. customs, the first batch of carpets imported from Iran were ready for pickup. Years of waiting finally ended ...

Iran, with its rich cultural heritage, showcases a vibrant spectrum of arts, from miniature painting and carpet weaving to ...

Time is running out to take advantage of deep discounts as Persian Carpet ends its nearly 48-year run selling Afghan, Indian and other styles of handmade carpets to the public. The white-clad store ...

TEHRAN, Iran – Now that President Donald Trump has chosen to withdraw the United States from the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, and reimpose sanctions, one industry in Iran is ...

Fifteen prominent Iranian helmers, including past Palme d’Or winner Abbas Kiarostami, contribute episodes of approximately eight minutes each to “Persian Carpet,” an omnibus work designed to celebrate ...