Let me state my bias up front: I don’t trust rug dealers — those peddlers of carpets from places like Persia and Turkey. I admit my suspicion has been due to my ignorance. I know that some rugs, like ...

I was just in Kusadasi, Turkey, a tourist city on the Aegean Sea that is known for the rich variety of goods in its various bazaars. Shoppers are often beguiled by Turkish vendors offering tea, smiles ...