Esfahan was a crossroad of international trade and diplomacy. It is located on the route from Teheran to the Persian Gulf. The city is known for its silver filigree and metal work. It contains a wide range of Islamic Architectural styles ranging from the 11th century (C.E.) to the 19th. Today, Esfahan is a major industrial center and also is one of the important tourism centers of Iran. It is a city for walking, getting lost in the bazaar, dozing in beautiful gardens, and drinking tea and chatting to locals in the marvellous teahouses.

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The first note about the existence of Persian carpets came from Chinese texts dating back to 224 – 641 AD. Persian carpets and rugs are still part of Iranian culture. A Persian Rug has a wide variety of designs and styles. the best quality is hand knotted in IRAN, becouse the Persian knot is different from others. The quality of wool is also different. The price depend on several elements, quality, age, size, material, condition, color, knots. Persian rugs can cost tens of thousands of dollars for authentic piece.