Persian rugs come from Iran. They can be divided into three main groups: Farsh rugs, greater than 6×4 ft., Qalicheh rugs, smaller than 6×4 ft. and nomadic area rugs, or Kilim, made from rough wool. Iran’s Persian rugs are the country’s third largest export and more than five million people work in the industry.

Tehran is the capital of Iran. With almost 8.5 million people, it is the 21st largest city in the world. It is also one of the oldest. Settlements in the area date back more than 8000 years. Unfortunately, during the intra-war period, the Shah, Reza Shah Pahlavi, decided that the city’s oldest buildings should not be part of a modern city. They were razed to create new municipal buildings and wide straight avenues. The Iran-Iraq war saw more destruction of the old city and in its place were Soviet style apartment buildings. Despite their lack of a cohesive architecture, Iran retains much identity in their culture, especially their hand knotted rugs.
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