Following is a transcript of the video. Hand woven with the finest materials including wool and silk, a single Persian rug can often take years and sometimes decades to create. A high-quality ...

That said, the exotic patterns and geographical origins of handwoven Persian rugs have captivated collectors for centuries.

Since Zemfira Kajarova arrived in the hill village of Kosalari in southern Georgia as a newly wed almost 50 years ago, she ...

When the rug is fully dry, you won’t be able to feel any water even when you squeeze hard, and it will probably be a bit stiff. While you’re at it, learn how to clean a Persian rug.