Jaffar Avari is not a rich man. But he is rich in ideas and creativity. The 43-year-old Iranian from Tabriz not only weaves carpets but also recreates visuals with the use of silk and wool to ...

There’s nothing quite as luxurious as the feel of silk, especially when it’s underfoot. Hand-woven silk-on-silk Persian or Oriental carpets are among the finest and most expensive in the world. The ...

A view of Nanzhao county, Nanyang, Henan province. [Photo/nanzhao.gov.cn] ZHENGZHOU - While hand-stitched Iranian rugs are known globally for their exquisite craftsmanship, a little-known fact is that ...

A Turkish carpet could be the ultimate souvenir of your trip to Istanbul. Travel Ink / Alamy If you want to buy a Turkish carpet, it’s worth knowing a bit about what you’re looking for--if only to ...

VIENTIANE (Reuters Life!) - Laos is famous for producing silk in unique, ethnic designs but a weaver in the Southeast Asian nation hopes to use the traditional fabric for something new -- carpets.

Silk Road youths pose for a group photo in Langzhong Silk Carpet Weaving Skills Exhibition Center. [Photo/cri.cn] "12 million knots! And it takes the weavers 3 years to make one carpet. Unbelievable!" ...

A worker of Yuxiang Carpet arranges a silk carpet in Nanyang, central China's Henan Province, July 17, 2019. While hand-stitched Iranian rugs are known globally for their exquisite craftsmanship, a ...