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Persian Rugs: Weaving in Nain

Los Angeles Home of Rugs on Oct 24th 2021

Near the border of the central desert and along the road from Isfahan to Yazd is the city of Nain, famous for its fabulous and splendid rugs. Many years ago, the Aba (sleeveless cloak), was finely wov … read more

Persian Rugs: Weaving in Mashhad

Los Angeles Home of Rugs on Oct 20th 2021

Mashhad is the largest weaving center in the northeast of Persia. In Mashhad, there is a tradition of weaving in the style of Kerman or Yazd.Mashhad has the reputation of not being very hard-wearing, … read more

​Persian New Year: Nowruz

Los Angeles Home of Rugs on Mar 22nd 2021

The first month of the Persian solar calendar begins on the Spring equinox. It is celebrated worldwide by various ethnolinguistic groups and falls on or around March 21 of the Gregorian calendar.  … read more

Persian Batik: Originated from Azerbaijan

Los Angeles Home of Rugs on Mar 21st 2021

Batik is an ancient art made with wax resistant dye on fabrics that has long been used in countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India and Persia.The city of Osku in Azerbaijan is the main … read more

Persian Rugs: Tabriz rugs

Los Angeles Home of Rugs on Mar 21st 2021

Tabriz is an old city; in Assyrian sources, it was mentioned that typically it was built in 791 A.C. and the building of this city was related to Zobide, wife of the Caliph Harun al-Rashid in Baghdad, … read more