An artifact dating back thousands of years, yet present in the most modern decorations of our time. And not just present, but living in a sense, and giving vibe to the place it goes to. For who can ...

A high-quality Iranian carpet can cost tens of thousands of dollars, with antique rugs fetching even higher prices.

Oriental rugs date back more than 3,000 years. The oldest surviving rug dates back nearly 2,500 years, the Pazrik rug was discovered in the 1940s in Siberia. It was the custom of the day to bury a ...

Rugs Original is the largest importer of Persian, Oriental and modern rugs in South Africa. This veritable emporium of carefully sourced and beautifully crafted carpets was first established 35 years ...

Saeid Maralan once traded a Persian rug for an S-Class Mercedes. “Seven years later, the car was worth $14,000,” he said. “The owner of the rug is now asking $250,000 for it.” Maralan speaks lightly ...

In the fascinating history of Oriental rugs, filled with cultural legacy and artistic significance, there is perhaps no single rug more remarkable than The Pazyryk rug — the oldest known piled rug, ...

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Manayunk may not be the hippest neighborhood in Philly anymore (that honor belongs to Fishtown), but that doesn’t mean it’s not home to a few hidden treasures. One such treasure—a magnificent Persian ...