Bonafide Persian rugs haven't been imported since the U.S. imposed its trade embargo on Iran in 1979, but they've managed to avoid the pitfalls of other heirloom goods, said David Martinous of ...

Oriental rugs create an atmosphere of upscale beauty, artistry and elegance in your home that can't be achieved with the average rug. Although these rugs set a high aesthetic standard, they also ...

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 ...

Paul Kondralian, left, and Terry Kondralian run Hilliard Rug Cleaners and Gables Oriental Rugs, which perform remediation work on carpets. A four-step process is used to clean the rugs, which can vary ...

A century ago, three Armenian brothers – Megar, Arott and Onnig Kirishian – worked in their father’s cottage industry, weaving rugs for export to Europe and America. When World War I broke out, the ...

In the Middle East, where Lubna Culbert grew up, rugs were an important part of everyday living. "Everyone had rugs," she said. "It was more of a practical thing. You got your rugs first, and then you ...

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 ...

The more I learn about Oriental rugs, the more baffled I get. In my experience, choosing one is the single most difficult home design decision one can make. That’s because so many factors need to ...

Oriental Rug Bazaar is closing the doors to their flagship store at 5525 Westheimer Road in Houston forever. On Saturday December 2, they have an auction to clear every single rug in the showroom.