The long, low building on Route 1 in Langhorne doesn’t look like much when you drive by. But as you walk closer, the rhythmic sounds of heavy iron machinery suggest something enormous is happening ...

AMMAN — Exploring the social and symbolic meaning of carpets, the new book “Woven Heritage” delves into the significant role that the rugs played throughout the history of the region. Speaking during ...

PRAGUE, September 4, 2006 (RFE/RL) -- An artisan lightly taps her wooden mallet to tamp down another row of just-completed, hand-tied knots. To her rhythm, a long, richly red carpet decorated with ...

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Many Iranian cities and regions enjoy a global reputation in carpet weaving, and the carpet weavers of Fars province, located in the southwest of Iran, are among the most prominent. The remarkable ...

Carpet weaving in India dates back to the 16th century, when Mughal emperor Akbar tried bringing weavers from Persia to make rugs for his palace. Today, India is a hub of carpets that have much demand ...

In southern Morocco, women are the guardians of the age-old craft of carpet weaving, an intricate art form that often leaves them with meagre earnings. Women like Ijja Benchri, who creates carpets on ...

In the famed carpet belt of Bhadohi, UP, the first centre to train as well as employ women in carpet weaving has come up at Nai Bazar village, Ashok Nagar, making a huge difference to the economic ...

In southern Morocco, women preserve the traditional craft of carpet weaving, earning meagre wages. The intricate rugs are integral to local markets and tourism. In southern Morocco, women are the ...