January 18, 2019 | 10:56
(Iran Daily - Elizabeth Birdthistle)
In 2013, a collective sigh from the attendees of a Sotheby's auction in New York echoed throughout the room. A 17th-century Kerman carpet achieved $33.8 million — more than double its pre-sale estimate.
Persian rugs, handwoven from silks, cotton and wool for centuries have captivated ...