10 million dirhams, the price of an exceptional carpet with threads of Isfahan

Ain Expo.. "Treasures" of pure silk.. for lovers of precious beauty

• The displayed pieces are distinguished by their unique designs.

  Photography: Ashok Verma

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Special and limited editions of Persian carpets, offered by Expo 2020 Dubai to collectors of rare artifacts, as these exceptional pieces include one of the halls of the Iran Pavilion in the travel area of ​​the International Exhibition.

The threads of these masterpieces were woven by the hands of artisans and artists from pure silk, to appear as if they were treasures displayed with great care in the center of the place, to address lovers of precious beauty, and those who know the value of these pieces, as confirms the Iranian artist and designer Parnaz Shaqiri, who was also presented to visitors to the «Dubai Expo» as part of her collection. New jewels embedded with original carpet cuts are set across the suite.

Shaqiri said that "the value of the carpet models presented here ranged between about 72,000 dirhams and 10 million dirhams, which is the price of the carpets that bear the name of Isfahan for a company specialized in making ancient traditional carpets, which provides a meaningful image of the vibrant human heritage city and its major heritage markets and some of its shops. The legacy that exists to this day.”

Shakiri attributed the value of this precious handicraft to “the delicate and difficult details it contains, and the effort that was put into it by a number of craftsmen, in addition to the time required to complete work on one piece, which is equivalent to five continuous years of weaving, which makes it a rare masterpiece issued for one time.” Only one at the World Expo, to be an exceptional gift for lovers of this ancient art around the world, and to impress attendees and visitors on this exceptional occasion.”

She emphasized that all the Persian carpets displayed here are rare and precious, and woven by the hands of distinguished craftsmen and professionals, provided by well-established companies in the field famous for making authentic carpets, which are proud today to display the oldest carpets in the pavilion, which is 70 years old, noting that its uniqueness lies in its contemporary designs and forms, Compared to the period in which it was made, what makes it ahead of its time, in addition to some of the most important and most prominent exceptional and rare pieces that the pavilion currently offers, as only three special editions were presented from it around the world, one of which is for sale at Expo 2020 Dubai, and the second is in the National Museum of Iran, The third is in the United Kingdom.

In addition to these valuables, the place, in its dazzling visual experience and the contents of its displayed pieces, simulates the art museums that are located this time on the land of the Expo, with their valuable and varied exhibits and pieces.

Prizes that enhance value

The value and rarity of most of the precious pieces of carpets in the Iranian pavilion has been enhanced by a long list of awards and celebrations that each one has received, whether at the global level or in her country, the most important of which is the award for the best Iranian carpet, and the best local carpet design, and other awards that reflect the value and importance of these The old industry, which has become part of Iran's identity.

• The pieces are full of details that require weavers to work on each of them for the equivalent of 5 continuous years.

• Parnaz Shaqiri: “All the carpets on display are rare and precious, and hand-woven by distinguished craftsmen and professionals.”

70 years old The oldest rug on display in the pavilion.