There are numerous reasons machine-made rugs continue to gain more and more of the rug market share. They’re (generally) less expensive at the retail level, so consumers can keep up with the latest ...

There’s a certain charm to Eden, N.C. The town of 15,000, situated on the Dan River about 35 miles north of Greensboro and just south of Martinsville, Va., was named an All-American City in 2011 and ...

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 ...

If you’re looking for a way to jump start your room’s design, the answer may be right under… your feet! An Oriental rug, whether it’s a traditional design or a modern motif, brand new or vintage, can ...

I bought my first rug at 12 in a rug souk in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. I spent 400 Saudi Riyals. I remember the gentleman laughing when I asked if it was “valuable.” It had a horse on it. I spent my ...

The area rug business has evolved dramatically over recent years, especially as it relates to flooring retailers. “Mass ...

The 26-year journey of rug trader Riyaz Bhat in Doha illustrates how Qatar's niche craftsmanship market has changed in respon ...