For Massoud and Shahin Tehrani, the true beauty of an oriental rug lies in its history. Each piece is stitched as a reflection of the weaver’s creativity, culture and moment in time.
Tucked on the busy corner of Broadway and Archibald in Westport, every carpet at Aladdin Oriental Rug Gallery carries a story of its own.
While antique rugs may be trending in interior design, the craft runs much deeper for the co-owners. It’s a family tradition. “I learned it since I was a kid back home, and then I carried it with me here and I survived with it,” says Massoud, who spent his summers growing up in Iran helping shopkeepers in the bazaars…