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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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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.

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 ...

Since time immemorial Persian rugs and carpets have adorned the most elegant floors. No wedding list that is well thought out does not include one or two Persian carpets. If they are inherited or ...

The Quest for a Perfect Persian Rug A Persian rug lasts a lifetime but it’s not just a piece to cover the floor—it’s a work of art By Fareed Sahloul Updated Dec. 18, 2014 7:49 pm ET Share ...

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