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The term “Oriental” comes from the Latin word oriens, which means “east”.The word was first used in the 15th century. Ir was also used to

In today’s increasingly eco-conscious consumer landscape, the significance of our home decor choices on the environment has become more pronounced. Handmade rugs, painstakingly crafted from

Iran’s centuries-old “Persian rug” brand still commands the global imagination, but exports and trade flows have shifted dramatically in the last decade. Sanctions, payment/shipping difficulties

Kilim is a Turkish word that basically means a pileless rug or a flatweave. Kilims are made from interlocking warp and weft threads rather than

Motifs and patterns or symbols in handmade Persian rugs have complex histories, spanning centuries and straddling continents. Long before language development, Homo sapiens told their

Many people ask this question. But a better question is: Why are Persian rugs worth so much? A Persian rug is not just a floor

A Persian rug is never out of style, be it adorning the palatial homes of Henry VIII or draped on one of the most iconic pieces