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Handicraft Exports Up by 9.5%

Head of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran said despite economic and currency problems in the first half of this year, our handicrafts exports increased by 9.5% compared to that in the same period last year.

Iran Carpet Industry Attracts about 40,000 Visitors Annually

The Iranian capital city,Tehran, is hosting the 27th Persian Handmade Carpet Exhibition, showcasing a wide range of products from Iran's carpet industry.

Iran Lodges Complaint against Sanctions on Persian Carpets

The head of Iran National Carpet Center (INCC) deplored the US sanctions on hand-woven Persian carpets as a breach of international protocols and said the Islamic Republic has filed complaints against the embargoes.

Tableau Rugs - Iran

Based on archaeological excavations Iranians were the first people in the world who wove carpets. The intricate patterns of Persian carpets from different regions of Iran are distinct.

The Roots of Persian Rugs - Iran

You certainly don’t have to be an art connoisseur to appreciate the splendor of Persian carpets. Throughout the years, we have brought you many features introducing Persian carpets, which you can find on Iran Program’s exclusive channel on YouTube. But today, our reporteris going to the basic, simple, humble roots from which Persian carpets, one of Iran’s most lucrative businesses, sprang.

Nain`s carpet

Nain is located on the southern margin of the central Iranian desert and the north of GAVKHUNI Swamp. From the south to ARDAKAN city of Yazd, from the east to TABAS city from the Province of KHORASAN and from the north to the desert of KAVIR and DAMGHAN, from west to ARDESTAN and ZAVARE, from southwest to Isfahan city.

Mythological role in Persian carpet industry

Mythology represents norms, symbols and common cultural, religious, and moral values of an ethnic group or nation through art, literature, religion and social studies. The power and influence of mythological thoughts are visible in motifs and patterns of the Persian carpet industry.

Carpet Expo 2015 - Iran

You certainly don’t have to be an art connoisseur to appreciate the splendor of Persian carpets. Throughout the years, we have brought you many features introducing Persian carpets, which you can find on Iran Program’s exclusive channel on YouTube. But today, Press TV’s Hoda Lezgee is going to the basic, simple, humble roots from which Persian carpets, one of Iran’s most lucrative businesses, sprang.

Tabriz Bazaar

This magnificent UNESCO-listed bazaar covers an area of about 7 sq km, and is arguably the most beautiful and well-kept in the country.

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