The Movement in Antique Rugs is “From the Top Down ... the finely woven Qashqais and the charming Afshar rugs of South Persia, as well as the spirited Kurdish rugs of Northwest Persian Azerbaijan.

A high-quality Iranian carpet can cost tens of thousands of dollars, with antique rugs fetching even higher prices. ... compact Bidjar rugs from the Western Kurdish village.

Assorted Kurdish rugs in Zach Zaman’s Brooklyn carpet store, Heirloom Rugs. ... The world of antique rug dealing has moved from specialty boutiques and estate sales onto the Internet.

These rugs don’t fly like Alladin’s magic carpet, but they transport you to an era of natural dyes, natural thought process and long hours of artistic labour. ‘Woven memories’ at Shrishti ...

You might find a colorful, hand-knotted Persian Kurdish Hamadan rug circa 1930s with a flamboyant Herati motif; West African hand-carved wooden bowls (approximately 10-12 inches in diameter or larger) ...