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.

The indoor rug is handmade from a blend of wool and polyester, offering softness and lasting durability. Its material is naturally hypoallergenic and stain-resistant, making it a ...

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.

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 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 ...

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 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.

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 ...

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.

March 2, 2012 / 10:31 AM EST / CBS Pittsburgh Oriental rugs create an atmosphere of upscale beauty, artistry and elegance in your home that can't be achieved with the average rug.