Inspired by Alexandra's, this rug showcases a traditionally inspired design that exemplifies a timeless style of elegance, comfort, and sophistication. The meticulously woven construction of this ...

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 ...

An Oriental rug, whether it’s a traditional design or a modern motif, brand new or vintage, can add warmth and personality with color and pattern. What’s more, it can be a valuable interior ...

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 Persian rug was long seen as a way for middle-class families to signal their upper mobility, going back to the late Victorian and Edwardian periods," says Juan Cole, a University of Michigan ...

The rug industry has shifted in the decades since the first Iran trade embargo after the revolution and hostage crisis in 1979, said Jim Dulkerian, owner of Dulkerian Persian Rug. Co. in Baltimore.

Most people don’t know that this Persian rug showroom exists in Manayunk. You definitely won’t get access without going directly through Parisa — and that’s exactly how Ms. Abdollahi likes it.

Jan David Winitz runs the Claremont Rug Co. in Oakland, Calif., specializing in antique Oriental rugs. His showroom is stacked with 19th-century Persian carpets.

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 ...

March 2, 2012 / 9:26 AM CST / CBS Texas Oriental rugs create an atmosphere of upscale beauty, artistry and elegance in your home that can't be achieved with the average rug.

March 2, 2012 / 10:21 AM EST / CBS Baltimore Oriental rugs create an atmosphere of upscale beauty, artistry and elegance in your home that can't be achieved with the average rug.

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.