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.

BBC Bargain Hunt star Charlie Ross has revealed the time a pricey Kashan rug was taken to a tip and destroyed, leaving him having to cough up an extortionate amount to the would-be vendor.

“The new train service follows high demand from travelers and operates on the Tehran-Kashan route,” Kashan’s tourism chief has said. According to the official, the inaugural journey welcomed ...