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Iranian carpet shop owner Ali Faez works at his shop at the traditional bazaar of the city of Kashan, about 152 miles (245 km) south of the capital Tehran, Iran.

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Video. How the rug got pulled from under Iran's traditional carpet weavers

Updated: 04/05/2024 - 7:01 GMT+2

The export of traditional Persian rugs from Iran, a market which once exceeded $2 billion, has plummeted to less than $50 million in the last year.

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