Persian carpet
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Persian Carpets Woven into Very Soul of Iran
Persian carpets hold more significance than being placed on the floor or simply considered as a decorative item in the house of Iranians. They…
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Iran’s Handicrafts Sector Emerges as Cultural and Economic Asset Amid Challenges
Iran’s handicrafts sector, rooted in thousands of years of cultural heritage, stands as a vital but often underrecognized element of the national…
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Carpet Museum of Tehran: A Literary Portrait
Beneath the dappled shade of Laleh Park, where the city’s pulse softens into the hush of contemplation, stands the Carpet Museum of Iran—a sanctuary…
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Unveiling Hidden Heroes: Women's Pivotal Role in Iran's Carpet Weaving Legacy
The art of carpet weaving has been a cornerstone of Iranian culture and tradition for centuries, with countless women contributing significantly…
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Art of Bringing Handmade Carpets Back to Life
In the heart of ancient traditions lies the delicate craft of reviving handmade carpets. Each thread woven with care tells a story of craftsmanship…
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Iranian Village of Exquisite Persian Carpets
In the heart of Iran, nestled 60 km away from the bustling city of Arak, lies the enchanting village of Jiria. This historical gem has captivated…
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Iran relaxes restrictions on hand-woven carpet exports
According to the Iran National Carpet Center (INCC), in an effort to increase the sector's hard currency profits, the government has loosened…
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World recognition for hand-woven Joshaqan carpet
Joshaqan Carpet has been granted a patent from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a division of the United Nations with headquarters…
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Iran to keep supporting hand-woven carpet industry
Farahnaz Rafe’, Head of Iran National Carpet Center, stated on Saturday that Iranian weavers produced almost 2.266 million square meters of…
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Delicate art of carpet weaving
Anyone knowing about carpets, rugs and the like would point to Iran as the birthplace of the art where the oldest hand-knotted carpet dating…
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Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari; The Cradle of Handicrafts
Bakhtiari people belong to a noble and ancient tribe surviving in Iran’s Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province that is a well-known region in the…