To look at a Persian rug is to gaze into a world of artistic magnificence nurtured for more then 2,500 years. The Iranians were among the first carpet weaver of the ancient civilizations and, through centuries of creativity and ingenuity building upon the talents of the past, achieved a unique degree of excellence.

To Trace the history of the Persian rug is to follow a path of cultural growth of one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known. From being simply articles of need, as pure and simple floor entrance covering to protect the nomadic tribesmen from the cold and damp, the increasing beauty of the carpets found them new owners - kings and nobleman, those who looked for signs of wealth or adornment for fine buildings.

Many people in Iran have invested their whole wealth in Persian rugs - often referred to as an Iranian's stocks and shares - and there are underground storage areas in Tehran's bazaar that are full of fine specimens, kept as investments by businessmen. And for many centuries, of course, the Persian rug has received international acknowledgment for its artistic splendor. In palaces, famous building, rich homes and museums throughout the world a Persian rug is amongst the most treasured possessions. Thus, today Iran produces more rugs than all the other rug making centers of the world put together.

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