A Persian rug is instantly recognizable. From its intricate floral pattern to its rich color palette, we all know (and love) the iconic style. It's a traditional design with a vast past that continues ...

There’s a good chance that you might not recognize the next Oriental rug you see in a shop window. “The trend is softer colors and patterns, which work nicer with today’s furniture designs and tastes, ...

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 ...

Architect Kourosh Asgar-Irani has created a collection of hand-knotted rugs featuring traditional Persian patterns that have been digitally altered to match a room's architectural elements. The Vienna ...

Wayfair also has the Tucson Vintage Look Machine Washable Non-Slip Area Rug in Navy & Beige for £47.99 (reduced from £71.99).

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Hossein Rezvani buys two tonnes of wool at the start of every year. It’s not any old yarn, but Persian highland wool, ...

From contemporary art to fashion and even music, the symbolism of the famous Persian rug pervades in many of aspects of modern life beyond interior decoration, says Joobin Bekhrad. Poetry, wine, and ...