A high-quality Iranian carpet can cost tens of thousands of dollars, with antique rugs fetching even higher prices. So, how are Persian rugs made, and why are they so expensive? Although several ...

The historic Kashan bazaar in central Iran once sat on a major caravan route, its silk carpets known the world over. But for ...

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.

Speaking at the event on Monday, Touraj Jouleh, a renowned researcher and expert in Iranian handwoven carpets, detailed documentation and analysis of the palace’s carpets have revealed that Golestan ...

Persian Carpet is an omnibus film produced by Iran's National Carpet Center and Farabi Cinema Foundation where 15 renowned Iranian directors contributed films on the subject of Persian carpet.

The historic Kashan bazaar in central Iran once sat on a major caravan route, its silk carpets known the world over. But for the weavers trying to sell their rugs under its ancient arches ...