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2026-06-06 16:45
By Hanie Shahrabi
How Persian carpets weave time into art
TEHRAN – Persian carpets are often introduced through familiar ideas: tradition, craftsmanship, heritage, and identity. While these remain essential, they do not fully explain why these objects continue to resonate, specifically with contemporary global audience increasingly attentive to timeless art.
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2026-02-07 17:18
Minister backs global registration push for Anbaran kilim craft
TEHRAN - Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts said on Saturday that the city of Anbaran in Ardabil province should pursue global registration for its kilim weaving tradition, citing the role of local women artisans and the sector’s economic potential.
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2025-11-08 16:27
Iranian Carpet Art Day marked at Tehran’s embassy in Berlin
TEHRAN — Iranian Carpet Art Day was celebrated in the conference hall of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Berlin, attended by several ambassadors and diplomats based in Germany, along with enthusiasts of authentic Iranian culture and art.
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2025-10-08 18:25
Rarely-seen Qajar-era carpet unveiled for Tehran Week
TEHRAN – A rare historical carpet woven by Qajar-era schoolgirls was unveiled at the Carpet Museum of Iran in central Tehran this week, as part of celebrations marking Tehran Week, which runs from October 3 to 9.
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2025-09-16 16:40
Persian carpets, among the most beautiful in the world
TEHRAN--Persian carpets and rugs are among the most beautiful in the world and a trip to Iran is incomplete without buying a Persian carpet for your home.
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2025-09-06 16:48
Gigantic carpet depicting scenes of Iranian history to go on show in Birjand
TEHRAN – A gigantic carpet depicting scenes from Iranian history will go on display in Birjand, the capital of South Khorasan province, according to the provincial cultural heritage authority.