What makes ‘Persian’ or ‘Oriental’ rugs better or more desired than others?

Question

Growing up I always heard these two rug types spoken of with a certain reverence. What makes them better than say a ‘French’ rug or an ‘Occidental’ rug?

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Answer 1

Basically they are hand made and have a tradition going back a millennial or so.

Think of it like getting a hand made Swiss watch. An $8 watch from Walmart will keep better time. But the Swiss watch is a work of art.