Weavers, almost all of them women, spend several months in front of a loom, stringing and knotting thousands of threads. Some practice established patterns, some make their own. It is a scene that ...

Speaking at a press conference held here on Tuesday, Iranian researcher of Persian carpets Mohsen Mohseni said, “I have served the art of Persian carpets over the past 50 years and this is has been a ...

You hear “Oriental rug” and think glossy mahogany, marble columns, old silver sconces. Jay Eiler, an interior designer with Castle Design (emilycastle.com), shows up at Bendas Oriental Rugs (7505 ...

Here are a few tips to help you choose a Persian carpet or rug that is best suited to your home and more importantly your budget, www.iranvisitor.com reported. Variety: Different regions of Iran have ...

The next time you admire the beauty and intricacy of a hand-woven oriental carpet design, spare a thought for the many people who have been involved in its creation. This is the suggestion of Noordine ...

After years of neutral home décor underscored by stiff sisal and beige jute rugs, vibrant hand-knotted Oriental rugs are back with more options than ever. Oriental rugs act as a key design element ...

The Deputy Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance for visual arts Mahmud Shaluii, the Iranian Academy of Arts secretary Bahman Namvar- Motlaq and artists attended the event. Some 226 carpet designs ...

Manila, Philippines – On 28 June, 2014, the Salcedo Institute of Art, with the support of Asia Society Philippines and ELLE Décor Philippines, hosted a specialist lecture on hand-knotted oriental ...

As you wander along Old Town in Mombasa, an intricate carpet catches your eye. Inside, large and small Persian rugs with embroidery festoon the walls, while others sit on the ...

The successful owners of a Persian rug business in Durham are now closing their retail store after almost 50 years. Signs in front of "The Persian Carpet" store in Durham lets everyone know that ...