Persian people since 5.500 BC have been handcrafting Persian rugs. This is an ancient art that has been passed down from generation to generation. It is still employing people today. During the period of colonization in the mid 1800’s exporting of the Persian rugs began.

Persian rugs became known throughout the rest of the world. Before this time the Persian rugs were used by the tribes that created them and no one else. Each tribe had certain colors and designs that they used to differentiate themselves from each other.

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