Understanding Oriental and Persian Rug Design, Symbolism, and How They Are Appraised The soul of an Oriental or Persian rug is in the heart of the weaver who skillfully and with love for his craft hand-wove it over many months or even years. These handmade pieces of art have a story to tell, and those stories have been passed down for generations, with the weavers sharing designs and customs from one generation to the next, doubtless the same used in the time of Abraham. In this blog post, the Rug Master at Oriental Rug Salon will walk us through what he looks for when appraising an Oriental or Persian area rug and help us understand why handwoven area rugs are truly a piece of art. In the “olden days,” [...]