Persian Rugs and Their Stories

What do you associate Persia with? Ask this question to anyone and the most likely answer you will get is rugs. Indeed, Persia and rugs are closely intertwined. In the eyes of many, Persian rugs are invaluable pieces of art that require great skills and perseverance to make. If you look at the Persian rugs closely, they tell a saga, one about the Persians (nowadays Iranians), their belief, their likes, their families and their traits. …

…and of the dyeing process are well-guarded and are passed from father to sons only. The concept of family is very strong in Iran's culture, as shown in the rug-weaving family tradition. Persian rugs constitute an important part of Iran's culture. They are representative of the Iranian people and their character. Many stories can be unfolded just by looking at the rugs, such as the observations about Iranian's identity and their religion as stated above.