A real Persian rug, one from Iran, of the same size would range from $15,000 to more than $20,000. Antique rugs, those more than 75 years old, are even more challenging to judge and buy.

The master weaver of the Persian rug is almost always a man, but the making of the rugs is a family business and has been for what is known of its 2,500-year history.

In other words, it’s just right for discreetly carrying a couple of rolled up 19th-century Oriental rugs worth a small fortune. The 60-year-old Mr. Winitz sells antique Persian carpets, and he ...

To Esmail Borhani, the Persian rugs sold by his family for decades are enduring works of art, with vibrant blues, reds and golds handwoven in traditional patterns to create one-of-a-kind ...

Helmi has been selling Persian rugs for decades, but this marked the first time he was getting merchandise directly from Iran since the U.S. imposed an embargo on the country in 2010.

At Tousi Rugs in Westwood, Adel Tousi admires a threadbare russet carpet. Nearly 300 years old, the silk rug is a piece of Persian culture that has outlasted monarchies and revolutions.

Narrator: Traditionally, Persian rugs are made from sheep's wool, which is boiled, spun, and dyed by hand. These bright and elaborate yarns are dyed with natural colorings from plants and insects.

An embargo on Iranian Persian rugs will take effect in September as part of recently passed sanctions against Iran, but two local rug companies are in disagreement as to how it will impact their ...

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The Details: Parisa Rugs and Décor, 33 North 3rd Street, Old City, 215-557-1997.

In Ireland, the Swedish-born Per Lindfors (aka Peter Linden) was an acclaimed expert on antique carpets, rugs kilims and tapestries. From a young age, he soaked up knowledge of Persian rugs from ...