Intensifying the drive against the sale of machine-made fake Kashmiri carpets in the valley, the handicrafts and handloom ...

The history of Persian rugs spans over 2,500 years to the Achaemenid Empire, with the Pazyryk carpet (5th century BCE) showcasing their rich heritage.

A high-quality Iranian carpet can cost tens of thousands of dollars, with antique rugs fetching even higher prices. So, how are Persian rugs made, and why are they so expensive? Although several ...

Speaking at the event on Monday, Touraj Jouleh, a renowned researcher and expert in Iranian handwoven carpets, detailed documentation and analysis of the palace’s carpets have revealed that Golestan ...

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IT'S AN INDUSTRY for which this region has traditionally been world-renowned, yet it could be said that the buzz around fine Iranian rugs and carpets isn't as vibrant as it once was. One man ...