I bought two Shiraz carpets in Paris, some 40 years ago. There were no computers then, my carpets were made following ancient tradition and they are beautiful.
I am a 20 year old Iranian ,as a child I used to weave carpets with my grandmother mother in Yazd. It was a calm and relaxing process that I will never forget. The magic of Persian carpets' patterns and colors is unique and cannot be seen anywhere in the world.
@@Narcis_Hostelthanks for asking yes I still remember and am currently working on carpet patterns and designs based on Sassanid art to create a new style based on pre Islamic art of Iran.🤍💚❤️
My family owns a Persian carpet made in the 16th century that belonged to a Shah. It was bought in Iran by my great-great-great-grandfather back in the 19th century. It has been evaluated to be worthy over $1M. Yes, we are a really wealthy family. We used to be wealthier, though. But this is a family heirloom that we will never sell. The first thing that everyone remarks when they enter our home as guests is the magnificant rug under the dinner table. And BTW, we make everyone wear socks and no shoes when stepping over it to preserve it's delicate fabric. Walking bare foot over the rug(with clean feet!) is actually really good the rug. Human skin is very soft and gentle, and actually helps preserve the fabric. Shoes completely ruin it. What does walking bare foot on a $1M rug feel like? Feels really nice, really soft and velvety.
This was such an incredible peak into a life I truly do not understand - so thank you for that! I admire that your family is so dedicated to preserving the rug - I truly wish every human had the financial freedom to truly care about art and its conservation like this 🖤
Magic, miracles and voices of the soul woven into these masterpieces. What gifts these carpets are to our world. Blessings on all the artists, through all time.
Decades ago my late wife and I bought a couple Kashans and an Isfahan. All quite beautiful. Thank you for this video. I always deeply appreciated these works of art and craftsmanship but didn't know much about how they're made. It's clear to me that they're underpriced given the skill and the thousands of hours it takes to make them. I used to look at ours and wonder, "How on earth did people do that," followed by "how lucky for me they did!"
Awe, absolute jewels of an ancient culture and people. The use of colors are phenomenal and exquisitely executed by the hands of master weavers. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for this wonderful video. It's inspiring, and presents the world of Iranian carpet making very clearly and informatively. I now have much more appreciation for all the work these women do to make these beautiful objects. Sending warm wishes from Cape Town, South Africa.
I subscribe because of my love for Iran/Persia. I read a book about it. And I was amazed and if I can visit just one place. I would love to go to Iran. Knowing the people, their cultures, their herbs and spices, carpets, food, pistachios which is my favorite. Thank you for this video. ❤ from The Philippines.
@Narcis_Hostel I used to be in the business (import/wholesale of handmade rugs from China, India, Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, etc.). I have several antique Persian rugs in my personal collection of handmade pieces, but they are all at least 80 years old (I have 33 rugs/saddle bags/tent wraps/salt bags in total). People should think of buying a rug like buying a piece of art.
very informative and detailed video, you are deserving more views, likes and subscribers, keep it up and please upload a carpet making videos more like this.
Thank you so much for your support 🙏🏼❤️ there are more videos coming up about carpet making. Actually we’re going to visit a nomadic group and make a video especially about nomadic carpets. I’m really glad you enjoyed the video❤️
wow I was curious about how they are made, as it is obvious they have a very close weave. Unfortunately the people behind such precious things are forgotten or not even thought of by most of us. I can imagine the tole on the body just by how the women are sitting, not to mention what they are sitting on. but I can imagine it takes a tole on their fingers and hands too. thank you for sharing this video. 🥰
I'm glad you enjoyed watching this video. Yes exactly. It's such a shame that the women and sometimes men behind this skillful art don't get the appreciation they truely deserve ❤️
My best wishes for your channal you give important information of iranian carpets very nice delicate design these carpet are famous in india in my childhood I read about it childerns books magazine my best wishes for artists viewing peoples and related businessmen this skill is very valuable for Asia and world thanks
Thank you for the great educational document. It's an extremely valuable and a treasure to have hand-made carpet wooven in Iran. I found the making of the carpets as a great therapeutic time. From Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 ♥️
do you mean before weaving it? they hang it on the loom. the carpet is woven on the loom that stands upright. once its done, they cut it down from the loom (as shown in the video)
@@Narcis_Hostel thank you for the reply …no I meant how do they hang the big sized silk carpets on the wall in the shop or warehouse…. Without damaging the carpet edges and sides.
I went to this rug making place in Uzbekistan, the women were doing all the work weaving the rugs and the men were just sitting there watching TV and doing nothing.
Yes unfortunately women are not appreciated enough for the masterpieces that they make 😢 in Iran there are some men that also help with the process of weaving carpets
Hi, thank you for watching. Large carpets are nailed down to a piece of wood to keep them firmly in place while weaving. At the end they use the pliers to pull out the nails. But I don't see the blow torch.
I thought as a bus driver my neck and shoulders hurt but they must be much more looking up and down all day like that. I hope they have massage in their benefits. 😂
We definitely needed another movie on haw the Iranian carpets are made. The 1 659 375 of similar movies is not enough.:))) Haw, the carpet trade is organized in Iran? Why at the bazaars do you see only small and very strange sizes of rugs? Where do you buy the large sizes, like 3x4m?
@@Narcis_Hostel What, without any the second thought, is very obvious to Iranians, is not necessarily so obvious to others from outside of Iran. With all the films on Iranian carpet trade, none of the RUclipsrs ever ventured outside the Bazaar carpet row. If you will ever decide to make such a movie, you probably will be the first one.
I bought a near identical pair of Tabriz second hand (7yrs old) today only the endings before the tassles differ slightly they are stunning but worried about getting them cleaned and they are quite dirty the cleaners in Dubai say Tabriz black is difficult to wash? Is that true, is there added value to a having matching pair? Should i get them washed in Iran instead when a friend goes I'm sure is cheaper.
Can u make Persian rugs by a tufting rug machine. I barely started on my rug machine and my coworker told me the carpet world is either Switzerland or Persian that are most famous for
I think it would be possible but the quality, details, and the feel of the carpet would be different. Yes Persian rugs are one of the most famous in the world. So you're working on a rug machine?
Insha'allah, these women will be paid for the work that they do. And that they gain someway to reduce the strain on their bodies. Perhaps some kind of magnifying glass that can be attached to the loom, to reduce the strain on the eyes...
All that is fine. The reason it is expensive is because there are multiple middlemen involved in bringing them to you. This raises the price to ridiculous levels
I wish I could go to Iran and find a carpet and meet the ladies who made it and pay them directly what I would pay here in Europe - but directly into their hands without middle men. Such a carpet would mean hugely more than a carpet I buy in a shop here. And maybe it would mean something for the ladies who made it to the know who appreciates their art and to get payed properly. But I don't dare to go to Iran, not as a woman travelling alone.
7:13 This is a bizarre statement. Carpet weaving requires fine dexterity in the hands and excellent vision. But it's not hard on the hands nor is it damaging to a person's vision. This is an extremely low impact activity.
I bought two Shiraz carpets in Paris, some 40 years ago. There were no computers then, my carpets were made following ancient tradition and they are beautiful.
That's amazing 😍
How many women’s backs are twisted because of you… how many women’s fingers are whittled down to the bone?
I am a 20 year old Iranian ,as a child I used to weave carpets with my grandmother mother in Yazd. It was a calm and relaxing process that I will never forget. The magic of Persian carpets' patterns and colors is unique and cannot be seen anywhere in the world.
Do you still remember how to weave carpets? 😍 That's such a sweet memory ❤️
@@Narcis_Hostelthanks for asking yes I still remember and am currently working on carpet patterns and designs based on Sassanid art to create a new style based on pre Islamic art of Iran.🤍💚❤️
Excellent idea. Wishing you all the success in your journey. Please have a RUclips channel soon. Love Iran and Iranian people 💚🤍❤️
@@Star2icelove you back! I will definitely work on a RUclips channel thanks for this wonderful idea❤️🤍💚
@@Armanjamshidi-q1r fellow Iranian here, thank you for keeping our traditions alive and away from invader's influence.
My family owns a Persian carpet made in the 16th century that belonged to a Shah. It was bought in Iran by my great-great-great-grandfather back in the 19th century. It has been evaluated to be worthy over $1M. Yes, we are a really wealthy family. We used to be wealthier, though. But this is a family heirloom that we will never sell. The first thing that everyone remarks when they enter our home as guests is the magnificant rug under the dinner table. And BTW, we make everyone wear socks and no shoes when stepping over it to preserve it's delicate fabric. Walking bare foot over the rug(with clean feet!) is actually really good the rug. Human skin is very soft and gentle, and actually helps preserve the fabric. Shoes completely ruin it. What does walking bare foot on a $1M rug feel like? Feels really nice, really soft and velvety.
That's amazing. I'm glad you're preserving the art this way ❤️
This was such an incredible peak into a life I truly do not understand - so thank you for that! I admire that your family is so dedicated to preserving the rug - I truly wish every human had the financial freedom to truly care about art and its conservation like this 🖤
شكرا جزيلا على هذه القناه الرائعه التصوير والموسيقى ونطقك الانجليزي واضح وبسيط تقبلي تحياتي محبه مصريه❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for your support ❤️🙏
Thanks for sharing. So much knowledge. Not to mention these ladies wisdom, intelligence and ingenuity. Kudos
Thank you for your comment ❤️ yes exactly 🙏🏼
And patience
Magic, miracles and voices of the soul woven into these masterpieces. What gifts these carpets are to our world. Blessings on all the artists, through all time.
You put it perfectly into words. Thank you for your comment dear ❤️
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Decades ago my late wife and I bought a couple Kashans and an Isfahan. All quite beautiful. Thank you for this video. I always deeply appreciated these works of art and craftsmanship but didn't know much about how they're made. It's clear to me that they're underpriced given the skill and the thousands of hours it takes to make them. I used to look at ours and wonder, "How on earth did people do that," followed by "how lucky for me they did!"
Awe, absolute jewels of an ancient culture and people. The use of colors are phenomenal and exquisitely executed by the hands of master weavers. Thank you for sharing.
Yes exactly. Thank you for watching the video and your support ❤️
Thank you for this wonderful video. It's inspiring, and presents the world of Iranian carpet making very clearly and informatively. I now have much more appreciation for all the work these women do to make these beautiful objects. Sending warm wishes from Cape Town, South Africa.
Thank you very much. It means a lot to me that you enjoyed watching this video ❤️ Thank you for your support 🌷
Persian carpets are simply the best ❤👍😊
Thank you for your appreciation ❤️
Thank you for sharing this craft! The carpets are beautiful and worth the investment.
I’m glad you enjoyed watching it❤️ yes exactly 😍
Thanks for this video. I just bought my first vintage Persian rug and love it.
Thank you for your support ❤️ That’s amazing 😍😍😍
Byłam w Iranie na wycieczce w 2016 roku. Dywany jakie tam ujrzałam to piękno absolutne. Dywanowy raj.
Amazing video, Amazing channel!:) Many Blessings !🙏
Thank you for your support. Means a lot ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for this video❤. Beautiful. I once watched documentaries of things made in Iran like 30yrs ago. Wish I can find those documentaries.
Glad you enjoyed it❤️ Were the documentaries in Persian?
What wonderful insight being Persian carpets and how they are made. I will look at them in a totally different way, great video!
Glad it was helpful 🙏🏼 thank you
I subscribe because of my love for Iran/Persia.
I read a book about it. And I was amazed and if I can visit just one place. I would love to go to Iran. Knowing the people, their cultures, their herbs and spices, carpets, food, pistachios which is my favorite.
Thank you for this video. ❤ from The Philippines.
Thank you for your support. Can't wait to see you in Iran ❤️ you're always welcome ❤️
Wat prachtig gemaakt en wat een geduld,dank dat we mee mochten kijken,veel respect voor jullie ❤👌🎀🌸
Thank you dear ❤️ your support means a lot to me ❤️
This is so beautiful
So interesting, thank you! amazing to watch how how they work. Thank you so much, I have subscribed.
I'm really glad you enjoyed it ❤️ Thank you so much for your support dear 😍
Excellent video and accurate description of the weaving process
Glad it was helpful ❤️
@Narcis_Hostel I used to be in the business (import/wholesale of handmade rugs from China, India, Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, etc.). I have several antique Persian rugs in my personal collection of handmade pieces, but they are all at least 80 years old (I have 33 rugs/saddle bags/tent wraps/salt bags in total). People should think of buying a rug like buying a piece of art.
very informative and detailed video, you are deserving more views, likes and subscribers, keep it up and please upload a carpet making videos more like this.
Thank you so much for your support 🙏🏼❤️ there are more videos coming up about carpet making. Actually we’re going to visit a nomadic group and make a video especially about nomadic carpets. I’m really glad you enjoyed the video❤️
Hello, I came across your channel tonight and I have subscribed,
Beautiful presentation, love it and thank you.. from Fiji island.
Hello and Welcome! Thank you for joining the community. ❤️
SZUPER KÖSZÖNET, DRÁGASÁG NEHÉZ MEGVENNI....DE ÖRÖKÖS DARAB
Thank you. Yes exactly
Thanks for the wonderful video, we have 2 large, beautiful Irian carpets!
Thank you for your support ❤️ That's amazing 😍
❤ this is incredible!
Thank you ❤️
wow I was curious about how they are made, as it is obvious they have a very close weave. Unfortunately the people behind such precious things are forgotten or not even thought of by most of us. I can imagine the tole on the body just by how the women are sitting, not to mention what they are sitting on. but I can imagine it takes a tole on their fingers and hands too. thank you for sharing this video. 🥰
I'm glad you enjoyed watching this video. Yes exactly. It's such a shame that the women and sometimes men behind this skillful art don't get the appreciation they truely deserve ❤️
Great video. Maybe you follow up with another one about how to distinguish between an authentic Persian rug and good fakes.
Thank you. I'll definitely make a video about that ❤️ thank you for your suggestion.
My best wishes for your channal you give important information of iranian carpets very nice delicate design these carpet are famous in india in my childhood I read about it childerns books magazine my best wishes for artists viewing peoples and related businessmen this skill is very valuable for Asia and world thanks
Thank you so much for your kind words and support! ❤️
Absolutely beautiful. Thank You for a great introduction.
Glad you enjoyed it ❤️ thank you for your support ❤️
Beautiful video ❤
Thank you ❤️
Thank you.
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Exquisite work, such treasures.
Indeed it is ❤️
Amazing, amazing amazing❤❤❤❤👏👍👍
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
Thank you for the great educational document. It's an extremely valuable and a treasure to have hand-made carpet wooven in Iran. I found the making of the carpets as a great therapeutic time. From Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 ♥️
Thank you for your support ❤️ I'm glad you enjoyed the video ❤️❤️ it is indeed very therapeutic 😍
Incredible
کار خوبی بود🍀
Thank youu 😍
very informative video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Just love it❤
Thank you ❤️
Please
Tell us how do they hang the carpets on the wall.
do you mean before weaving it? they hang it on the loom. the carpet is woven on the loom that stands upright. once its done, they cut it down from the loom (as shown in the video)
@@Narcis_Hostel thank you for the reply …no I meant how do they hang the big sized silk carpets on the wall in the shop or warehouse…. Without damaging the carpet edges and sides.
Bellísimas❤
Gracias ❤️
Very nice ❤
Many many thanks
So they don’t shuttle a weft all the way across?? I had no idea. That is fascinating.
Yes it takes much more effort 😍 Glad you enjoyed watching the video ❤️
I went to this rug making place in Uzbekistan, the women were doing all the work weaving the rugs and the men were just sitting there watching TV and doing nothing.
Yes unfortunately women are not appreciated enough for the masterpieces that they make 😢 in Iran there are some men that also help with the process of weaving carpets
Surely they must have some other form of work...otherwise it's not very good or religious of them to not be providing for their families...
Wanted to know by details silk carpet weaving step by step please thank you
We have a video on silk carpets in another video on the channel. You can check that out ❤️
at 7:50 there seems to be pliers and a blow torch perhaps, mind explaining what they're used for?
Hi, thank you for watching. Large carpets are nailed down to a piece of wood to keep them firmly in place while weaving. At the end they use the pliers to pull out the nails. But I don't see the blow torch.
I've seen a blow torch used on another video - and probably a different channel?
I thought as a bus driver my neck and shoulders hurt but they must be much more looking up and down all day like that. I hope they have massage in their benefits. 😂
Haha😂 unfortunately I don’t think they have the time to prioritize themselves over housekeeping and work.
We definitely needed another movie on haw the Iranian carpets are made. The 1 659 375 of similar movies is not enough.:))) Haw, the carpet trade is organized in Iran? Why at the bazaars do you see only small and very strange sizes of rugs? Where do you buy the large sizes, like 3x4m?
Have you been to Iran? There are a lot of shops for example in the city of Isfahan in Naqshe Jahan square that sell persian carpets in all sized :)
@@Narcis_Hostel What, without any the second thought, is very obvious to Iranians, is not necessarily so obvious to others from outside of Iran. With all the films on Iranian carpet trade, none of the RUclipsrs ever ventured outside the Bazaar carpet row. If you will ever decide to make such a movie, you probably will be the first one.
Kya ye Kam humen ghr py krny ko mil skta h
How can I marry an Iranian carpet weaver ??
Love them
😁😁😁
I bought a near identical pair of Tabriz second hand (7yrs old) today only the endings before the tassles differ slightly they are stunning but worried about getting them cleaned and they are quite dirty the cleaners in Dubai say Tabriz black is difficult to wash? Is that true, is there added value to a having matching pair? Should i get them washed in Iran instead when a friend goes I'm sure is cheaper.
It might be the better option to get them washed in Iran. But make sure they're specialized in washing handwoven carpet
Can u make Persian rugs by a tufting rug machine. I barely started on my rug machine and my coworker told me the carpet world is either Switzerland or Persian that are most famous for
I think it would be possible but the quality, details, and the feel of the carpet would be different. Yes Persian rugs are one of the most famous in the world. So you're working on a rug machine?
Insha'allah, these women will be paid for the work that they do. And that they gain someway to reduce the strain on their bodies.
Perhaps some kind of magnifying glass that can be attached to the loom, to reduce the strain on the eyes...
And not to forget their eyes. Also the issue is that the women are not paid for what they worked so hard on😢
Yes exactly they said the same thing about their sight. 🥲
All that is fine. The reason it is expensive is because there are multiple middlemen involved in bringing them to you. This raises the price to ridiculous levels
Yes a part of it is exactly related to that unfortunately the weavers themselves don't get paid much
I wish I could go to Iran and find a carpet and meet the ladies who made it and pay them directly what I would pay here in Europe - but directly into their hands without middle men. Such a carpet would mean hugely more than a carpet I buy in a shop here. And maybe it would mean something for the ladies who made it to the know who appreciates their art and to get payed properly.
But I don't dare to go to Iran, not as a woman travelling alone.
I am weaver 😊
You're amazing ❤️
@Narcis_Hostel Thanks 😊
The weavers need good back support
7:13
This is a bizarre statement. Carpet weaving requires fine dexterity in the hands and excellent vision. But it's not hard on the hands nor is it damaging to a person's vision. This is an extremely low impact activity.
Imagine doing it every day from morning to noon for years. It will certainly cause eye and back pain...