Persian handmade carpet fair
2011-11-15 03:05:39 GMT2011-11-15 11:05:39(Beijing Time)
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Artin Markosian, professor at Isfahan's Art University, measures a carpet during his visit to Iran's Persian handmade carpet fair in Isfahan, 450 km (280 miles) south of Tehran, November 14, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]
The back and front view of a carpet are pictured at Iran's Persian handmade carpet fair in Isfahan, 450 km (280 miles) south of Tehran, November 14, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]
A dyed silk rope is seen on a loom at a carpet workshop in Isfahan, 450 km (280 miles) south of Tehran November 14, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]
Part of a carpet is seen at Iran's Persian handmade carpet fair in Isfahan, 450 km (280 miles) south of Tehran, November 14, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]
Artin Markosian (C), a professor at the Isfahan's Art University, checks a carpet with his students during their visit to Iran's Persian handmade carpet fair in Isfahan, 450 km (280 miles) south of Tehran November 14, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]
Persian carpet weaving is a historical part of Iranian culture, dating back to as far as approximately 2,000 years ago.[Photo/Agencies]
Students studying Persian carpet weaving adjust their looms at a classroom in Isfahan Art University, 450 km (280 miles) south of Tehran November 14, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]
Persian carpet weaving is a historical part of Iranian culture, dating back to as far as approximately 2,000 years ago.
Persian carpets can be mostly divided into three size groups: large (3x4 metres), medium (2x3 metres) and small (1x1.5 metres), which is called Ghaliche.
(Agencies)
