Persian Carpet; From Imagination to Manifestation

The Persian carpet might be the most well-known phrase that initially comes into one's mind when talking about Iran or Iranians. The Persian carpet is one of the oldest handicrafts in history and today is traded as precious and profitable commercial goods.

Experts can estimate the price and value of a Persian carpet based on several factors, including the complexity of the patterns, material, the count of knots, the variety of colors in the design, and the age and origin of the carpet. Persian carpet has a deep-rooted history. The Pazyryk carpet, preserved in the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, is an ancient witness of the Persian carpet's value and genuineness, dating back to more than 2500 years ago, according to archaeologists and specialists' findings. This article tries to answer some of the most crucial inquiries regarding the Persian carpet, such as its history, and the difference between a Persian rug and a Persian carpet, and also highlights the most influential factors which affect the price and value of a Persian carpet.

At the end of this article, several helpful tips and cautions can be found on how to preserve and clean a Persian handmade carpet at its most desirable level in terms of appearance and overall quality.