Ancient Iranian rug tradition gets makeover as sales sink - World
Changing tastes, increased competition from Asia force some in trade to redesign a tradition dating back more than 2,000 years.
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Changing tastes, increased competition from Asia force some in trade to redesign a tradition dating back more than 2,000 years.
Striking geometric shapes that recall 20th-century abstract art are not what you would expect to see adorning a handmade Iranian rug. But changing tastes and increased competition from Asia have forced some in the trade to redesign and resize a tradition dating back more than 2,000 years.
Increased competition form China and India have led to a drop in sales of traditional carpets
Striking geometric shapes that recall 20th century abstract art are not what you would expect to see adorning a handmade Iranian rug.
Ancient Iranian rug tradition gets makeover as sales sink