Persian Rugs
You will not find too many furniture in Iranian houses, and the most important role in the interior belongs to Persian rugs. There is also a phrase that Iranians throw their wealth on floor. It won’t be false if we say that Iranians are born on rugs, live on them and bring up their children. There is no matter if an Iranian is wealthy or not, he certainly has . Persian rugs in his house.
At present time Iran is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Persian rugs. Such countries as India, Pakistan, Nepal and China challenge Iran in this sphere. But these are Persian rugs that still remain the model of the genuine oriental rug.
Persian rugs are an important part of the export Iranian income. But it is very difficult for the country to maintain its positions on the world’s market. Braided rugs on traditional looms are more and more influenced by the growing pressure of machines: it is no secret that machine rugs that aren’t valued by the genuine connoisseurs are manufactured not only in Belgium and Germany, but also in the very Iran.
Persian rugs Young Iranians aren’t often interested in the mastership of Persian rugs manufacturing. And meanwhile so many cheap variants of Persian rugs flood the world’s market.