Dr. Paydar has written a series of articles on rugs based on his many years in the rug business.

• The Origin of Serapi Rugs 
• The Qashqa'i Tribe & Rug Weaving
• An Introduction to Classic Traditional Design in South Persian Rugs
• The History of Kerman Rugs
• Arak (Sarouk) Rugs
• Pardis Gardens in Iran (Persia) & Their Impact on Art & Carpets
• The Bakhtiari People and Rug Weaving
• A Reference List of Great Contemporary Persian Rug Designers
• Prayer Rugs & Typology