TEHRAN – The Carpet Museum of Iran will be hosting a national event on handwoven carpets from May 27 to 30.

On Saturday, Mohammadreza Tajer Rashti, who presides over the Iranian Handwoven Carpet Certification Center, said the event will include meetings and workshops with prominent experts, designers, and master weavers.

According to organizers, the four-day program aims to promote the rich cultural heritage of Iranian handwoven carpets, fostering appreciation and support for this traditional craft.

Key highlights include a showcase of the finest carpets as voted by the public, a contest where participants narrate the history and significance of various carpet designs, sessions aimed at enhancing the digital presence and marketing strategies for handwoven carpets, as well as workshops on weaving schools, and carpet authenticity.

Persian carpets are sought after internationally, with patterns in Persian gardens being arguably the most characteristic feature of them all. Weavers spend several months in front of a loom, stringing and knotting thousands of threads. Some practice established patterns. Some make their own.

Each Persian carpet is a scene that seems ageless, a procedure that can take as long as a year. These efforts have long put Iran’s carpets among the most complex and labor-intensive handicrafts in the world. When the weaving is finally done, the carpet is cut, washed, and put out in the sun to dry.

Throughout history, invaders, politicians, and even enemies have left their impact on Iran’s carpets. As mentioned by the Britannica Encyclopedia, little is known about Persian carpet-making before the 15th century, when art was already approaching a peak.

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