http://www.iranmania.com/News/ArticleView/Default.asp
Here is an interesting article that talks about Iran’s declining share of the handwoven rug market. Aside from competition with other developing nations I would also argue that political climates are also adversely affecting Iran’s export image.
One of the greatest strengths of Iranian carpets is quality of the designs. One alternative, and middle path for […]
http://www.shns.com/shns/g_index2.cfm
Here is an article about accessories. Specifically accessories for rooms. These are things like paintings, pictures, pillows, or some breeds of small dogs. However, this article points out that while area rugs are “accessories” in the sense that they are both stylish and removable they also have that wonderful ability to also be useful.
Sadly the […]
It was recently the anniversary of the Chernobyl reactor disaster. Since then the name Chernobyl has become a key part of our world culture. Here is an interesting story from a man who was in Kiev at the time of the accident.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/04/27/opinion/edserge.php
He also mentions how wet rugs were used in the entrances to hotels […]