There is an estimated population of 1.2 million weavers in Iran producing carpets for domestic markets and international export.

In some areas, especially in warmer valleys, the plants produce carpets of blossoms.

Short periods of intermittent rain in winter are among the conditions that help produce huge carpets of flowers and good color.

The area became known for producing cotton, silk fabrics, and carpets.

Shortly after, the mill returned to its original use as a textile factory and later produced carpets, eventually closing down in November 1999.

The factory still produces traditional tapestries and carpets.

Everyone Jumps In And then the rest of the world began to produce fine carpets too.

An estimated 1.2 million weavers in Iran produce carpets for domestic and international export markets .

However, the overall size of rugs that can be made is restricted by the fixed beams, and village wavers rarely produce large carpets.

It is no wonder that Iran currently produces more rugs and carpets than all other countries in the world put together.