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.

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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 ...

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.

Persian Rugs Orient One Expert to Life on the Road A seller of antique carpets details how he packs when making house calls By Hilary Potkewitz Nov. 17, 2015 11:49 am ET ...

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.

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.

Mikael Kennedy supplies the most stylish people in the world with one-of-a-kind carpets. Now, he's bringing a taste of his century-old wares to their closets, too.

Sasha Bikoff's Rugs Are a Fabulous Mash-up of Persian History, Astrology, and Studio 54 The designer gives AD PRO the rundown on her far-reaching inspiration ...

TEHRAN – James Opie’s “Tribal Rugs of Southern Persia” has recently been published in Persian. Using various images and drawings in his book, Opie shows a series of rugs that exhibit various degrees ...