I hope my designs encourage reflection on the connection between land, ancestry, and the self,” says the Indigenous ...

Armenia has a rich rug-weaving tradition, dating back more than 4,000 years. However, rug making is currently at risk of ...

In an unveiling ceremony held at the iconic Shams-ol-Emareh edifice within the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace, researchers ...

Morocco's women rug weavers battle to save age-old craft In southern Morocco, women are the guardians of the age-old craft of carpet weaving, an intricate art form that often leaves them with meagre ...

She explained that she bought raw materials from Herat’s local markets, which has helped preserve the traditional craft of carpet-weaving while keeping costs low. However, she noted that to expand ...

In southern Morocco, women are the guardians of the age-old craft of carpet weaving, an intricate art ... and a favourite among tourists. In 2022, traditional carpets accounted for nearly 22 ...

Rugs from surrounding areas like Tuyserkan and Nahavand often employ single-weft weaving, while others use double-weft techniques. The Turkish knot is the preferred method, prized for its speed and ...

The Abdorrahman Boroumand Center, in a comprehensive report, Iran: State Violence Without Borders, has meticulously documented hundreds of extrajudicial killings attributed to the Islamic Republic.

Mohamad, the owner of a traditional Cham brocade weaving establishment in Chau Phong commune in Tan Chau town in An Giang province, is a third-generation craftsman who has preserved the art of ...

In southern Morocco, women preserve the traditional craft of carpet weaving, earning meagre wages. The intricate rugs are integral to local markets and tourism. In southern Morocco, women are the ...

The handwoven rugs are a fixture in local markets in Morocco and a favourite among tourists. (File) In southern Morocco, women are the guardians of the age-old craft of carpet weaving, an ...