the country with the most carpet production and exports in the world è
Iran.
Very rare vintage specimens, dating back centuries, still exist in good condition in Iran.
In this video you can see several examples of them, also adorned with jewels such as pearls and diamonds of the highest value. There are various ethnic groups with thousands of years of tradition in carpet making: the
Qashgqai
, Lor, Baluch, Kurds, Arabs, Shahsavan, Turkmen and Sarakhs.
Carpets are everywhere in Iran, from museums to stores to homes and hotels. They are part of the daily life of the country.
Would you like a taste? Watch the video!