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Handmade rugs and carpets are considered one of the top Persian souvenirs to take home while paying a visit to Iran. In the 17th century, some seventy Dutch artists included representations of Persian ...

Carpet is considered one of the top Persian souvenirs to take home while paying a visit to Iran. In the 17th century, some seventy Dutch artists included representations of Persian carpets in their ...

Persian carpets and other “rugs of the East” are firmly established as elegant design elements — subtle and often-unheralded — that loudly whisper refinement and good taste. Historically, many of us ...

For centuries, Persian carpets have woven stories of artistry, heritage, and identity into every thread. More than just floor coverings, these masterpieces embody Iran’s profound cultural tapestry — ...

YOU DON’T NORMALLY spend thousands of pounds on a piece of art, then walk all over it. Unless you’re in the market for a Persian rug, that is. I recently picked up the keys to my first apartment, and ...

A Persian rug sold for a record $33 million at auction. (Associated Press) An intricate, 17th century Persian carpet went up for sale at Sotheby's in New York on Wednesday. When the gavel came down, ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Hand woven with the finest materials including wool and silk, a single Persian rug can often take years and sometimes decades to create. A high-quality Iranian ...