March 2, 2012 / 9:26 AM CST / CBS Texas Oriental rugs create an atmosphere of upscale beauty, artistry and elegance in your home that can't be achieved with the average rug.

Buying an Oriental rug, such as the hand-knotted Turkish Usak rug pictured here, can seem like a mysterious process, but it becomes less so when you know how these rugs are priced and what to look ...

Oriental rugs act as a key design element that can bring energy, richness, color, texture, warmth and softness to a home, plus they complement nearly every design style, according to one local ...

4. Vacuum - Although all rugs will require vacuuming, it's especially important that you regularly vacuum your Oriental rug to prevent the natural fibers from becoming packed down by excess traffic.

The sessions became known as Mr. Keshishian's "rug mornings," when he would describe the vibrant patterns and hues of oriental rugs and the equally colorful stories behind them.

Commenting on the partnership, Ms. Yasmine Khamis, Chair of Oriental Weavers Carpets, stated: “For decades, NedGraphics has ...

By Lisa A. Flam Associated Press NEW YORK - The stunned crowd at Sotheby's burst into a rare round of applause when a museum-quality Persian carpet sold for a record-setting $33.76 million in Jun… ...

CARPET DIEM: Tales from the World of Oriental Rugs. By George Bradley. Harper. 304 pages. $32.50. “It’s sophisticated in conception, harmonious in palette, and meticulously woven, a consummate ...

A new Oriental rug store will open in Lancaster County on Black Friday. Orientiq will open at 22 S. Second St. in Columbia. The retailer will sell hand-woven Oriental carpets and rugs at the store.