Isaac Vásquez Garcia hauled a hank of wool out of a steaming vat of red dye and grinned: “Bugs,” said the patriarch of a family of rug weavers in the small town of Teotitlán del Valle in southern ...

The next time you admire the beauty and intricacy of a hand-woven oriental carpet design, spare a thought for the many people who have been involved in its creation. This is the suggestion of Noordine ...

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 ...

When a scarcity of wool in 1960s Morocco left women bereft of weaving material, they reached for unwanted Red Cross clothing donations from Great Britain and used the hand-me-downs to create ...

What's your pandemic project? Have you used your time at home during the pandemic to tackle a project you've always wanted to do, but didn't have the time? Build bookshelves? Create a chicken coop?

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.

On some days, Nkuli Mlangeni’s mornings start aboard a flight on her way back to South Africa after an in-and-out trip to a European country. On others, she sits in a Siyaya taxi from the Noord rank ...

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 ...