War rugs blur the line between artifact and artwork, offering a form of vernacular expression that questions authorship, intention and audience. © The Trustees of ...

In the narrow alleys of Alibeyköy district in the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul, 78-year-old exiled Iranian, Hassan Moradi, sits silently on a worn wooden stool, gazing at the city’s skyline. His ...

For centuries, Persian carpets have woven stories of artistry, heritage, and identity into every thread. More than just floor coverings, these masterpieces embody Iran’s profound cultural tapestry — ...

According to ISNA, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, wrote in a post on X Social Media page: With the completion of the renovation of ...

The summer season of auctions has started in earnest, and those outside the capital have an eclectic choice, from Cavan to Cork, in the next week or so. Auctions were once the first place for new ...

The entirety of Alix Higgins’s runway was covered in an antique persian rug, except it wasn’t an actual rug, but scans of a rug, with bits of poetry overlaid on the top, printed in the designer’s ...

A field of flowers surrounded Pope Francis’s simple wooden casket in St Peter’s Basilica this week. The intricate pattern, woven in shades of crimson, indigo, and orange, does not belong to an Italian ...

Hillsborough Castle, outside Belfast, is both a seat of government, used by the secretary of state for Northern Ireland and a cherished royal residence. Since 2021, the village has been known as Royal ...

Exhibition features 4,000+ pieces from 17th century up to present, valued at Dh1 billion Shaikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, visited the Culture of Woven Treasures museum for ...

More than 3,000 handwoven Persian carpets, some dating back to the 17th century, will soon be available in Ras Al Khaimah. The collection showcases detailed designs and patterns lasting for hundreds ...

ANTIQUE, hand-woven carpets with unique designs represent a burgeoning area for alternative investments, providing a means to preserve and grow wealth. As family offices gain prominence in Singapore ...