Persian Carpets on a Comeback Trail

Persian Carpets on a Comeback Trail

Persian Carpets on a Comeback Trail

If books were Persian carpets, one would not look only at the outer side. because it is the stitch that makes a carpet wear, gives it its life and bloom" - Rumer Godden

United States stomped sanctions on Iran's carpets in Oct 2010 and since then it has been an uphill ride for the Persian carpets suppliers. The suppliers main source of revenue was virtually crippled and were left lurching trying to figure out the next set of possibilities in front of them.

Iran (the biggest producer of Persian carpets) has so far projected a healthy picture and refuted all claims of a probable collapse of the carpet industry. However, as time is passing by, traders have started feeling the heat. In Iran almost 2 million people were actively involved in the production and trading of handmade rugs and carpets and unconfirmed reports says that thousands have literally been on the streets or are on the verge of it.

President Barack Obama was expected to relax the sanctions as a confidence building measure for better trade relationship however, as Tehran keeps on dodging its cooperation with the international community on the uranium enrichment dispute, chances of a reconcilement are very slim.

Analysts believe, if carpet exporters in Iran were taken by surprise, traders in America had in fact been anticipating the move for quite some time. The biggest challenge for the Persian carpet buyers now is its ever increasing prices as the supply is short and the prices have sky-rocketed.

In a bid to counter the after effects of the sanctions, most of the Persian carpets suppliers are trying to explore newer markets like Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle -East etc.The national carpet centre of Iran has been promoting the carpet industry in the European media, with a never seen before intensity . Media reports further claim, more money is being pumped into advertising.

Industry insiders add that Persian carpets will always maintain its own unique place in the world of handmade rugs. Experts believe that the hand made Persian carpet is an essential part of Persian art and culture and would not fade away easily despite the bans. Only time will tell how effective would be the Persian carpet suppliers fightback amidst these tough times.

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