Iran Carpets

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Iran Exports Handmade Carpets to 78 Countries

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An Iranian official says over the past two years, Iran has exported hand-woven carpets to 78 countries across the world.
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Grand Carpet Bazaar: Old Market in Heart of Tehran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Carpets are among the things that could be seen at every household in Iran. Also known as Persian rugs, they are made for a wide variety of purposes including home use, local sale, and export.
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Iran Unveils Carpet Woven for 2018 FIFA World Cup

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A rug woven by an Iranian artist, which is dedicated to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, has been unveiled in Iran.
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Local Women in Iran Make a Living by Carpet Weaving

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Women in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province in the southwestern part of Iran, dexterous at weaving carpets, earn a living by using their art.
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Red Region Project: Carpets Show Chaos in Mideast

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An Iranian photographer has launched a creative project named “The Red Region” by taking photos of Iranian carpets in the heart of Iran’s deserts and seas.
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Iranian Handmade Carpets on Show in Bangkok

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The Thai capital of Bangkok is hosting an exhibition of Iranian handmade carpets titled “From the Finest Thai Silk to the Masterpiece of Persian Carpet.”
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Tehran Carpet Exhibition; A Show of Culture, Art and Trade

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A top Iranian carpet official has, in an interview with IFP News, discussed a range of issues including the ongoing carpet fair in Tehran and the features that distinguish the Iranian handmade carpets from those produced in other countries.
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Iran Parliament Vows Strong Support for Handwoven Carpet Industry

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A senior Iranian MP says the Parliament will do its best to help reinforce the export of Iran’s handmade carpets to global markets.
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Tehran to Host World’s Largest Handmade Carpet Expo

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An Iranian official says a total of 730 domestic companies are expected to take part in the 26th edition of the world’s largest handmade carpet exhibition which is scheduled to open in Tehran on August 23.
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Int’l Machine-Made Carpet Exhibition Held in Tehran

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The sixth edition of International Floor Covering, Moquette, Machine-made Carpet, and Related Industries exhibition was recently wrapped up in the Iranian capital of Tehran.
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Golestan Palace in Tehran Showcases Its Antique Carpets

Fatemeh Askarieh -
An exhibition of antique carpets and rugs belonging to the historical Golestan Palace in the Iranian capital is underway in the palace for the first time.
Economy

Iran Exports $500m Worth of Carpets in 10 Months

IFP Media Wire -
Some $500 million worth of carpets were exported from Iran during the 10 months to January 19, according to the deputy minister of industries, mining and trade.
Handicrafts

Rural Women in Iran Weaving Carpets with Two Silky Sides

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Women in Doidokh village in northeastern Iran are well-known for the silk carpets they weave, the majority of which are exported to other countries.
Handicrafts

2500-Year-Old Iranian Carpet Kept in Russia’s Hermitage Museum

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Pazyryk, the oldest Persian carpet which is named after the location of its discovery, is kept in Hermitage Museum of Russia.
Handicrafts

Iran to Exhibit “White Peace” Carpet at UN Headquarters

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Iran has recently unveiled a carpet on which a message of peace is written in 105 languages and is going to be exhibited at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
Economy

United States Is a Major Destination of Iran’s Handwoven Carpets

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An Iranian businessman says that Americans purchase 10% of handmade carpets exported by Iran.
Handicrafts

Iran to Boost Foothold in US Carpet Market

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Iran says it has drawn serious plans to boost exports of hand-woven carpets to the United States, adding that it is already sending about a third of its total global sales to US market.
Economy

Iran to ship carpets to US ‘directly’ soon

IFP Media Wire -
Iran says it will start direct exports of its traditional hand-woven carpets to the United States from early 2017.
Handicrafts

Hand-Woven Carpets of Iran’s Qom and Fars Province

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The diversity of handicrafts in Iran is so high that preparing a list of them can take too long; however, it is a well-known fact that Iranian handmade carpets always sit atop the list.
Economy

China among main importers of Iranian hand-woven carpets

Emad Askarieh -
Head of the Iran's National Carpet Center Hamid Kargar said here on Thursday that China is considered as the 10 main countries that import Iranian hand-woven carpets.
Economy

Iran to resume export of hand-woven carpets to US

Emad Askarieh -
Head of Iran National Carpet Center Hamid Karegar says the Islamic Republic will resume export of its hand-woven carpets to US in near future.
Handicrafts

Double-sided Persian rug (PHOTOS)

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The rug has been put on display in some Asian and European countries.
Handicrafts

Iran to make world’s largest carpet for Algeria Grand Mosque

Emad Askarieh -
The carpet will cover an area of 10,000 square meters in the world’s third largest mosque.
Iran in Pictures

Traditional dyeing workshop (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Traditional methods to dye carpet yarn are still popular in over half-a-century-old workshops in the northwestern city of Tabriz.
Handicrafts

Tehran hosts international hand-woven carpet event (PHOTOS)

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More than 700 firms are displaying their products in an international hand-woven carpet exhibition in Tehran.
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