But for the weavers trying to sell their rugs under its ancient arches, their world has unravelled since the collapse of Iran's nuclear deal with world powers and wider tensions with the West.

Other rugs are listed at up to $6,000 on online platforms. "We earn very little," said Benchri. "The intermediaries decide the price, and we have no choice but to accept it because this is our ...

Though influenced by Persian rugs, the Borchalo carpets produced by Zemfira and other local weavers are made of woollen yarn, ...

The weaver's back is in bad condition, and she has to weave the carpet in a curved way and work. Narrator: The process of weaving a Persian rug differs slightly with each variety, but generally ...

This week’s rug news includes new rug options from Rugs America and Oriental Weavers and several digital awards for Feizy. Rugs America has launched its first machine-washable area rug collection in ...

Dutch-Moroccan textile designer Mina Abouzahra brings the artistry of Taznakht’s weavers to the heart of Marrakech with her latest exhibition, ‘The Soul of a Rug’. In partnership with the ...