He is a thirty-something, U.S. born, third-generation rug dealer who grew up among the stacks of rugs at his family’s rug store at Persian Rug Gallery, 159 E. Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay.

Inspired by Alexandra's, this rug showcases a traditionally inspired design that exemplifies a timeless style of elegance, comfort, and sophistication. The meticulously woven construction of this ...

The more I learn about hand-knotted rugs, the type we grew up calling “Oriental rugs,” the more complex they become. In my experience, choosing one is the single most difficult home design ...

Iranian patterns such as paisley or ‘Persian pickles’ — an indigenous Persian-rug staple — were all the rage amongst the hitmakers of the day, who often sourced paisley shirts and other ...

Selena Gomez’s boyfriend took to his Instagram Story on Tuesday to show off a hand-painted Persian rug design pedicure. “Persian rugs Handpainted @itsbennyblanco,” the artist, who goes by ...

Some of the bigger rugs can take more than 60 years to finish." The brilliant hues and designs reflect each Iranian town's distinct color palette of native plants and style.

Long gone are the days of staid traditional Oriental rug designs as the go-to look in floor covering. Today’s rugs are moving much more transitional and contemporary, the colors are more vibrant, ...

Persian rugs, in comparison, refer only to rugs made in the former Persian Empire. This generally equates to modern-day Iran, but includes rugs made in some areas of modern-day Pakistan as well.