The history of Persian rugs spans over 2,500 years to the Achaemenid Empire, with the Pazyryk carpet (5th century BCE) showcasing their rich heritage.

HIGH POINT – This week’s rug news includes a new company created to save Armenia’s weavers, a look at broadloom from Nourison ... tell the difference between an Armenian and a Turkish or Persian rug.

Every Persian rug is regarded as a piece of art which reflects ... In many regions, such as Yazd, hundreds of weavers may work in the same factory at any given time. However, here in Fars Province ...

With fewer tourists coming and increasing difficulties in making international transactions, the centuries old market for ...