By bnm Tehran bureau Iran's handwoven carpet industry, once a cornerstone of the nation's cultural and economic identity, has ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Hand woven with the finest materials including wool and silk, a single Persian rug can often take years and sometimes decades to create. A high-quality ...

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Each Persian carpet is more than a textile; it’s a vivid reflection of Iran’s rich heritage, artistry, and cultural evolution spanning over two and a half millennia.

For nine months primary school teacher Kazem Karimi has been meticulously knotting the silk strands of a lush crimson Persian carpet hung on a frame in his front room. He has reached the half-way ...

A native of Finland named Runen, was sent about two years ago to the East at the expense of the Government with the object of endeavoring to discover the art of Persian carpet weaving, the secret ...

Oriental-rug makers have revived a centuries-old tradition of using natural materials.

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.

Images of war certainly can make you uncomfortable, often they can be unforgettable. Images of war woven into decorative pieces for the home do both. Imagine a hand-woven Oriental rug made of ...