For Iran's clerical leaders, engaging with the "Great Satan" to hammer out a nuclear deal and ease crippling sanctions may ...

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 Iranian carpet can cost tens of thousands of ...

Iranian handwoven carpets are not merely commercial commodities; they are symbols of cultural identity, rich history, and ...

For Iran's clerical leaders, engaging with the "Great Satan" to hammer out a nuclear deal and ease crippling sanctions may ...

That said, the exotic patterns and geographical origins of handwoven Persian rugs have captivated collectors for centuries.

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