17th Century – In the antique rug industry, rugs of Persian origin are considered to be particularly valuable. The superior weaving techniques and intricate designs found in antique Persian rugs make ...

A high-quality Iranian carpet can cost tens of thousands of dollars, with antique rugs fetching even higher prices. So, how are Persian rugs made, and why are they so expensive? Although several ...

While Kennedy’s entire inventory of nearly 150 antique rugs can be viewed online ... “I grew up in Vermont, and these Persian rugs are tied to a kind of waspy old New England, and there ...