Persian handicrafts on show at Florence exhibit in Italy

The 86th edition of the International Handicraft Exhibition (Mostra Internazionale dell'Artigianato) in Florence, Italy has been hosting an exhibition of various Persian handicrafts. 

According to a Friday report by IRIB, Iranian kilims from North Khorasan Province are among the highlights of the exhibition, which has been of high interest to the foreign visitors of the event. 

The Florence exhibition is hosting over 400 exhibitors from all over Italy and other counties, including France, Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco, Peru, Egypt, India, Iran, Madagascar, Pakistan and Nepal.

Several workshops, master classes, and special activities are also organized on the sidelines of the exhibit.  

The exhibit, which is held in Fortezza da Basso, a centuries-old fortress, will come to an end on May 02, 2022.

Iran’s hand-woven carpets have worldwide fame for their delicate designs and good quality.

Persian carpets have been introduced to the world as one of the best Iranian handicrafts and have an important place in Iran's exports.

The most characteristic feature of all types of Persian rugs is believed to be a medallion pattern where it may represent an open lotus blossom with several petals.

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