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2024-08-14 17:48
Threads of revival: Persian carpet industry surges in production, exports
TEHRAN – The National Center for Creative Industries and Carpets has reported an increase in handwoven carpet production over the first four months of the current Persian year (started on March 20), accompanied by a rise in exports.
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2024-07-08 17:45
Kerman to launch museum of nomadic carpets
TEHRAN - Kerman province will establish a museum of nomadic rugs and handicrafts, in collaboration with the private sector, said a local official.
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2024-06-30 17:38
Isfahan’s renowned bazaar of Persian carpets
TEHRAN - Nestled near the UNESCO-listed Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Isfahan’s carpet bazaar stands as a testament to centuries of tradition, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage.
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2024-06-26 17:57
West Azarbaijan shines bright with $37m of handicrafts export
TEHRAN – Iran’s West Azarbaijan has exported more than $37 million worth of handicrafts in less than three years, a local official made public.
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2024-06-14 18:27
Discover distinct charm of Sarouk carpets
TEHRAN - Sarouk carpets, renowned for their exceptional quality and enduring beauty, are among the most famous carpets woven in Iran’s Markazi province.
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2024-04-03 17:08
Nowruz boost: Iran’s carpet museum reports 40% surge in visitors
TEHRAN – As one of the most popular cultural destinations in Tehran in the spring holidays, the Carpet Museum of Iran has faced a 40% upsurge in the total number of visitors.
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2024-01-07 18:21
By Afshin Majlesi
Interview: expert explores women’s role in Persian carpet weaving
ISFAHAN – The art of carpet weaving has been an integral part of Iranian culture and tradition with many women as its silent heroes for centuries.
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2023-08-30 18:42
Historical bazaar in Saveh undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A fresh round of restoration has commenced on the centuries-old bazaar of Saveh, which comprises hundreds of shops laid out along the mazing vaulted alleys and thoroughfares.
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2023-08-25 20:00
South Khorasan carpet: a legacy of exquisite artistry
TEHRAN - Situated in the eastern region of Iran, South Khorasan is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions. Among its many treasures, the province’s exquisite rugs and carpets stand out as true works of art.
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2023-08-18 18:34
Kashan, Dezful named world crafts cities
TEHRAN—The World Crafts Council has recently registered Kashan and Dezful on its list of global cities of handicrafts.
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2023-03-01 21:30
Ins and outs of Persian carpets
TEHRAN - When it comes to high-quality carpets in the world, the name Persian Carpet stands out.
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2023-02-26 18:33
Iran’s handicraft exports stand at $400m in 10 months
TEHRAN - The value of Iran’s handicrafts exports stood at $400 million during the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year 1401 (Mar. 21, 2022 – Jan. 20, 2023), the deputy tourism minister has said.
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2023-01-15 23:45
Tabriz Carpet Museum complete by 70 percent
TEHRAN – Construction of a carpet museum in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan province, northwest Iran is complete by 70 percent, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2022-06-11 18:50
Nomadic Sangsari carpets to go on show in Italy
TEHRAN – A collection of Sangsari carpets, handwoven by nomad people, is set to go on show in Italy.
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2022-06-07 19:39
‘Tribal Rugs of Southern Persia’ appears in Persian
TEHRAN – James Opie’s “Tribal Rugs of Southern Persia” has recently been published in Persian.
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2022-05-04 23:35
Exhibit of handwoven carpets, tableau rugs opens in Tehran
TEHRAN – Countrywide selections of handmade carpets and tableau rugs have been put on show at the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.
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2022-01-18 22:00
Iranian handicrafts: South Khorasan carpets
TEHRAN – South Khorasan is famed for its exquisite rugs and carpets woven in various villages of the eastern Iranian province according to know-now inherited from generation to generation.