Antique and Vintage Persian Rugs

The land known as Persia is associated with popular tales from the book “1,001 Arabian Nights,” like "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor.” In particular, "Prince Housain's Carpet” captured the imagination of the West. In the story, this seemingly worthless carpet from Tangu could fly, a truly magical feat in the times before airplanes. This “magic carpet” or “flying carpet”...Continue Reading