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Among all the extraordinary objects that the Persian carpet weaving tradition has produced across its 2,500-year history, one stands above all others as the supreme achievement of the craft - the si … read more

When you think of color, you might not immediately consider that certain hues carry a specifically Persian identity - that some of the most distinctive and enduring colors in the history of human v … read more

Isfahan - the city that the Persian poet Hatef immortalized in the phrase "Isfahan nesf-e jahan" (Isfahan is half the world) - has been the artistic capital of Persia for more than five centuries. I … read more

Stretching across the southern slopes of the Alborz mountain range and the northern edge of the great Dasht-e Kavir desert, Semnan Province occupies a position of unique geographic and cultural sign … read more

Among the great tribal weaving traditions of Persia, the Qashqai hold a place of singular distinction. One of the largest and most culturally cohesive tribal confederations in all of Iran, the Qashq … read more

The allure of Oriental rugs as lucrative investments has echoed through generations. Prestigious auction houses around the world routinely tell stories of rugs entering with modest estimates only to … read more

Among the many specialized arts that constitute the full craft of Persian rug making, one of the least understood and most visually dramatic is the technique known as inlaying and embossing - the pr … read more

Among the remarkable diversity of Persian flatweave traditions, one of the least known and most culturally distinctive is Varni - also called Gelim Sozani - a unique form of Sumak weaving produced b … read more

In the Kolyai region of Persian Kurdistan - a mountainous landscape of deep valleys, ancient villages, and enduring tribal traditions - the art of rug weaving is steeped in folklore and folk belief … read more

The symbolism of the tree of life holds a profound place in Persian culture and art, especially evident in the intricate designs of Persian rugs. Across various epochs and regions, Persian rugs have d … read more

Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of the Sahand mountain range in East Azerbaijan Province, Kandovan village stands as a testament to both natural wonder and human ingenuity. With its peculiar archi … read more

The Ashgabat Carpet Museum stands as a testament to Turkmenistan's rich cultural heritage, housing over 2,000 ancient rugs that weave together tales of tradition and craftsmanship. Among its treasu … read more