"The 2nd Persian Carpet Exhibition" will be organized during 21 to 23 November, 2014, 09.00hrs. - 22.00hrs. daily, Hanoi Melia Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam with the collection of 200 high-quality Persian carpets with sophisticated hand-made technique.
The exhibition was announced at the Press Conference on November 14 in Hanoi hosted by Mr. Hossein Alvandi Behineh, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Vietnam, Mr. Mohammad Ebrahim Hatamifar, Director of Safa Carpet Gallery, Mr. Bagher Seirafian and Mr. Amir Erami, Winners of the Best Carpet National Festival held in August 2014 in Tehran (Iran).
Mr. Hossein Alvandi Behineh,Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Vietnam, said that the exhibition will be organized for the second time in Vietnam after its successful edition in 2009. In this return, the Embassy would expect to make this exhibition be a cultural event to bring Vietnamese artistic lovers closer to Iran through a series of activities at "The 2nd Persian Carpet Exhibition". Visitors in Vietnam will have opportunity to feel and touch the Iranian culture by admiring the ancient history of Persian carpet collection brought by Safa Carpet Gallery. We believe that this event will bridge the 2 nations closer in culture.
The art of carpet-weaving in Iran dates back to at least 2,500 years. The dyes used to create the coloring are all from plants, roots and other natural substances. Subtle variations in the same color sometimes occur, particularly in older carpets or those woven by nomadic tribes. Persian carpets are traditionally known for their tremendous variety in design, color, size, and weave. Moreover, they are known for the uniqueness of each and every rug produced.
In this collection, the exhibition would bring 200 Persian carpets in the collection, 14 main carpet designs or structures including Lachak-toranj (Corner-medallion design); Afshan (Overall flower design); Toranji (Medallion design); Mehrabi (Prayer design); Derakhti (Tree design); Baghi (Garden design); Moharramat (Striped design); Tasviri (Pictorial design); Shekargahi (Hunting design); Jangali (Jungle design); Goldani (Vase design); Golestani (Flower garden design); Tekrari (Endless repeat design); Talfighi (Mingle design), and 10 ways to categorize the Persian carpets.
In addition, there will be special activities during exhibition. Visitors will meet in person with carpet artisans and learn more about how to weave such beautiful and artistic carpets that make them become the world's legend.
Nam Pham
Vietnamese
