Why is the handmade carpet of West Azerbaijan famous in the world?
The head of the carpet department of the Industry, Mining and Trade Organization of West Azerbaijan said: According to the annual estimate, $ 20 million worth of handmade carpets are exported from the province.
Referring to the most important competitive advantage of the province’s carpets, Asad Darvishi said: The nature of Iranian carpets and the reputation of Iranian carpets in terms of beauty and patterns as well as the quality of raw materials is unparalleled in the world and in West Azerbaijan handmade carpets in terms of color, durability and The production method is very beautiful and for this reason, Afshar fish carpet is world famous.
He stated that the quality and design of carpets produced in the province is in accordance with the tastes of foreign markets, he said: It has been nationally and globally registered and is exported to countries such as Russia and Europe.
The head of the carpet department of West Azerbaijan Industry, Mining and Trade Organization continued: In the south of the province, Afshar Takab fish carpet is woven, which has many export aspects. In addition to Takab, other cities also produce this type of carpet in the province.
Darvishi added: One of the problems of carpet weavers in the province is global and domestic marketing. Designers and businessmen should pay attention to this issue. Also, in recent years, the issue of sanctions has been added to the problems of carpet weavers and caused problems. Carpet exports to North America and Europe.
He added: The situation of carpet exports in the province is still far from the ideals, and also due to sanctions and changes in taste in domestic and foreign markets, designers and traders in the province should pay more attention in this category so that we can create a favorable atmosphere. To promote carpet exports in the province.
Darvishi mentioned the discussion of installment sales of handmade carpets in domestic and foreign markets, sending and receiving business delegations, attending universities and also discovering new markets as new programs of this organization in 1397.