My husband and I lived in Saudi Arabia for three years. We traveled fairly extensively to nearby countries, including Iran.

A Fine Persian Qum Rug (310x205cm). A rare offering. Amongst the finest of all Persian weaves. Woven in Qum in central Persia. A fine and dense weave. In the centre of the rug is a detailed bold Shah ...

For luxurious spaces, silk Persian rugs like Qum and Isfahan offer unparalleled elegance. These rugs can be used to highlight specific areas, such as under a grand piano or in a formal dining room.

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, their ...

Rug exports, which exceeded $2 billion two decades ago, have plummeted to less than $50 million in the last year in the Persian calendar that ended in March, according to government customs figures.

The historic Kashan bazaar in central Iran once sat on a major caravan route, its silk carpets known the world over. With fewer tourists coming and difficulties rising in making international ...

KASHAN, Iran (AP) — 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 ...

By 2019-20 that figure had shrunk to $70 million, he said. By another measure, in 2000, Iran represented 32 percent of global handmade carpets and rugs exports, Karimi said. 'New generations' ...