The more I learn about hand-knotted rugs, the type we grew up calling “Oriental rugs,” the more complex they become. In my experience, choosing one is the single most difficult home design decision ...

A great rug is like a great pair of shoes: The right choice can take an already good outfit (or room) to new heights or make a plain one memorable. And 1001 Knots, founded over 40 years ago in India, ...

In the heart of Dubai, a treasure trove of artistry has recently opened its doors, inviting connoisseurs of craftsmanship and textile enthusiasts alike to experience a gallery of weaving wonders.

I would say Persian rug-making runs in my genes. I grew up listening to how natural colours, original designs, authentic fibres and the lifespan of the carpets can make them into true objets d'art.

In today’s environment-conscious world, when tradition, innovative design and sustainability come together it makes for an ideal fusion that cuts wastage and nurtures livelihoods. The rug industry may ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Hossein Rezvani buys two tonnes of wool at the start of every year. It’s not any old yarn, but Persian highland wool, ...

Shanti Devi personifies empowerment in the dusty village of Manpura, in Thar, Rajasthan. As braids of sunshine beat down on the tin roofs in the monkey-marked hamlet and a concert of the looms ...