Originally Posted by StartinSanDiego

My hand knotted "Persian" rugs have always been shipped wrapped up in Saran type clear plastic wrap. They are rolled tightly first. Some, my best and biggest one (10 x 14), came folded in half, then rolled, then saran wrapped up. It came via UPS. It was not damaged in any way. It had a small crease mark for a while, but the wool did bounce back.

That's different than bringing one as luggage, of course. If it seems too awkward to carry one like that, perhaps you could buy a cardboard box.