TEHRAN – Once fallen into oblivion, the art of weaving kilims has been revived in the ancient village of Gankhak-e Sheykhi in Bushehr province, southern Iran.

“Kilims were once overlooked and seen as an afterthought by dealers,” says Hilpp, who remembers seeing an Oriental rug wrapped for in a kilim for protection. Bostjancich, who started ...

TEHRAN -- A collection of kilims woven by women of the nomadic tribe Afshar in the Sirjan region, one of Iran’s main kilim centers, will be showcased in an exhibition at Tehran’s Mess Negar Gallery on ...

Hand-woven kilims are inspired by a rich culture, but are also gaining global popularity among rich, modern-day nomads.

Being considered a typical handicraft in most provinces, particular in regions where nomads reside, the kilim is one of the most ancient hand-woven works, has been produced in Iran for centuries.

Kilims, which are flat and not knotted, have traditionally been woven by hand by nomads in Turkey, the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, for use in tents. According to statistics provided ...

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Weaving process of the world’s largest hand-woven kilim was finished in Qirokarzin city of Iran’s southern province of Fars, said Mohammad Jafar Ebrahimi, head of the ...

Visitors should have the opportunity to tour the castle in Geraki, engage with the vibrant weaving community and view kilims, delve into Byzantine history, and explore various archaeological ...

St. Frank looked to cotton weaves of the Mossi people and Turkish kilims for these two new patterns ...

The traditional upright looms in Geraki, served as the conduit for creating magnificent, straight rugs and kilims. Filled with enthusiasm, the students embarked on their weaving journey, eagerly ...