Bonafide Persian rugs haven't been imported since the U.S. imposed its trade embargo on Iran in 1979, but they've managed to avoid the pitfalls of other heirloom goods, said David Martinous of ...

So you’ve got a few updated pieces of furniture, maybe even some modern art that you love. But when it comes to the floor, you’re sticking with tradition — either because in tight times, grandma’s ...