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

Walk down some streets and chances are that you’ll hear Persian spoken as much (if not ... which they had sent over from the city of Isfahan. Farokhi says they go to great lengths to ensure ...

Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East Michael Doran is a senior fellow and director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at Hudson Institute.