A 17th Century Persian rug sells at auction in New York for $33.8m (£21.8m), triple the previous auction record for a carpet.

His career started in 1976, when he worked for Europe's largest Persian carpet wholesaler. ... "A lot of friends I have of European background have a connection with carpets," Neysan Pertl said.

A Persian rug sold for a record $33 million at auction. (Associated Press) An intricate, 17th century Persian carpet went up for sale at Sotheby's in New York on Wednesday. When the gavel came ...

A Beautiful and Finely Woven Antique Classic Ivory Room Size Persian Tabriz Area Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1920 – Like so many of the beautiful traditional antique ...

It sold the so-called Oriental rug to America’s middle class. But after nearly a century, the Karastan factory is shutting down. Call of the carpet: the original 717 shows its lush colors.Credit ...

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 ...

A Persian carpet decorated with swirling vines and vibrant flowers that was stored for decades by the Corcoran Gallery of Art sold Wednesday for more than $30 million.