For instance, Malina says that vintage rugs' survival over decades (or even centuries) shows how sturdy and resistant they are. “Because of their tight weave, vintage Persian rugs especially ...

TEHRAN – In order to guarantee the quality of Iran’s hand-woven rugs offered at the international markets, the products will be soon exported with identification tags on them. Given that among other ...

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 ...

A Persian rug from the early 17th century sold for $33.7 million in New York City at roughly $600,000 per square foot. Sotheby's auction house said Wednesday's price for the Clark Sickle-Leaf ...