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Interesting Facts About Persian Carpets

Carpet weaving is one of the mainstays of Iran’s economy. It is most famous for the Hand Woven carpets but these days even machine made ones are being made in large varieties. This is not only an industry but also an art form in its own right; in 2008 alone Iran’s export of the hand woven carpets occupied 30% of the world market and amounted to $420 million. Approximately 1.2 million are directly or indirectly linked to this industry, however in the present times it’s facing a threat … Continue Reading