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e rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Iran is always been peace-seeking. Over the past
most elegantly re ected in one of the world’s several centuries, Iran has never launched an
nest handicra s: e Persian Handwoven expansionist invasion against any country. Yet,
Carpet. is precious art form, with its earliest it has repeatedly been subjected to aggression,
known example dating back 2,500 years, the invasions, and sanctions, having paid the price
Pazyryk carpet, featuring motifs reminiscent of for its independence and dignity. Iran has
the Achaemenid era and currently housed in the never been colonized by any foreign power, and
Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburgl has a deep throughout history, the spirit of freedom and
historical legacy and it is the result of the artistry, resistance has prevailed across this land, it has
delicacy, taste, creativity, and perseverance of the never tolerated foreign intervention, occupation,
Iranian people throughout history. or oppression. For the past 120 years, Iran has
had a constitution and a legislative parliament,
e making of such carpets, which o en involves at a time when colonialism still dominated
the laborious knotting of millions of threads, much of the world and only six countries
over the course of several months or even globally had constitutional governments and
years, demanding exceptional skill, patience, parliaments.
and precision. e designs, which range from
geometrical to highly oral and symbolic, With adherence to the three principles of
are inspired by Iran’s diverse landscapes, dignity, wisdom, and expediency, Iran extends
mythologies, architecture, and regional identities. a hand of friendship to all nations. The
e mesmerizing patterns and designs of Persian country offers unique opportunities in terms
carpets are inspired by the cultural richness, of natural beauty, tourism, and investment.
authenticity, and natural beauty of Iran. The Iranian people are renowned for their
hospitality and warmly welcome friendly
Today, cities such as Tabriz, Qom, Kashan, nations. Iran’s cultural, religious, and climatic
Isfahan, Nain, and Bijar are among the leading diversity, along with its deep historical roots
centers of this exquisite art. Alongside carpets, and natural and human richness, have always
similar traditional products such as kilims, made the country, despite hostile propaganda,
gabbehs, jajims, and others also hold a special an attractive and exceptional destination in
place among enthusiasts. eir wide variety the world.
of patterns and designs continue to captivate
admirers both within Iran and across the world. ose who visit the country frequently report a
striking contrast between prevailing international
Finally, Your Excellency, if you had a message narratives and the lived experience of Iran as an
for our readers what would that be? open, and welcoming society. A single journey
Iran is a land of peace, and Iranians have to Iran will surely con rm this truth.

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