Persian rugs – what's the big deal? My Chief Decorating Officer came home the other night, thrilled about how much she saved on two very nice Persian rugs. “Yes, but how much did you spend?” This is a question that never seems to get answered. “No, but guess how much I saved?” I'm not interested in hearing how spending more money saves us money, on Persian rugs or anything else. Fine hand craftsmanship notwithstanding, I'm still at a loss as to the value of these floor beauties. We got 'em on sale, apparently? These Persian rugs now cover our hall and pseudo-family room – although, nobody's allowed to walk on them. I get scolded if I even look at the Persian rugs funny, as if my stare was burning a hole in 'em. According to the live-in style expert, these are Persian Bakhtiari rugs. I guess that means my Walmartese rugs are going to get tossed soon… oh wait, they've already gone walkabout. Blimey! Are Persian rugs really worth it?