A rug woven by orphans of the Armenian genocide -- and the subject of modern-day political controversy -- may be put on display after years in White House storage.

The sometimes elusive history of Armenian rug making as well as the mind and the character of the rugmaker will be traced by experts at a three-day symposium this weekend at the Presidio in San ...

On Wednesday, Markey declared in a statement that the rug’s display will “serve as reminder that we will never forget the Armenian Genocide and highlight the continued need to work towards its ...

That’s because the rug surpasses mere decoration. Measuring somewhat more than 11 feet by 18 feet, the rug contains more than 4 million hand-tied knots.

Armenian Orphan Rug to go on display at White House Visitor Center in November October 15, 2014 Cover art for "President Calvin Coolidge and the Armenian Orphan Rug" by Dr. Hagop Martin Deranian.

The story of two rugs, one given to US President Calvin Coolidge, and another recently found in a home in San Diego, helps unravel the history of the US's first humanitarian aid effort and the ...

The rug was meant to thank the United States for relief provided to victims of what President Barack Obama last week called the Meds Yeghern, which is Armenian for “great calamity.” ...

The Armenian Genocide was carried out by the “Young Turk” government of the Ottoman Empire in 1915-16. ... Letter: Armenian rug would stand as a reminder. Dec. 6, 2013 11:58 AM PT .

A historic rug that was made by orphans of the Armenian Genocide will be displayed publicly for the first time in nearly a century, after the White House reversed an earlier decision and agreed to ...

Two rugs unravel the history of the US's first humanitarian aid effort and the tragic fate of Armenians in Turkey 100 years ago. The Armenian rugs that tell two stories - BBC News We've updated ...