I had the opportunity to travel to Iran (Persia) to tour rug weaving areas and washing facilities. Our host was Mr. Reza Zollanvari, his family company ZollanvariAG is famous for producing high quality Gabbeh Carpets.
I travelled with a group of rug washing professionals from around the world and we visited such diverse places such as the nomadic Qashgai weavers of the Fars Province in South Western Iran, on their annual migration from the Zagros Mountains to the warmer areas along the Persian Gulf, to visiting village and and city workshops, as well as historical sites.
Keep watching for more stories and photos of my Iran trip.