Authentic Persian Designs Originating from Iran: A Buyer’s Guide for Foreigners in Bangalore

Having grown up in a family that has been in the carpet business for four generations, I have learnt that buying a carpet is as much about understanding its story as it is about appreciating its beauty.

One question I frequently hear from foreign residents in Bangalore is: “Where can I find an authentic Persian carpet?”

There is an important distinction that every buyer should understand.

A Persian carpet traditionally means a carpet originating from Iran, historically known as Persia. Iran has an extraordinary carpet-making heritage, with regions such as Tabriz, Kashan, Isfahan, Nain and Qom known for their distinctive designs and weaving traditions.

However, Persian designs have travelled far beyond Iran. India has become an important producer of high-quality handmade carpets, and Indian artisans today create beautiful hand-knotted carpets inspired by authentic Persian design traditions.

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At Carpet Kingdom, we believe in being precise about this distinction. We would never want to describe an Indian-made carpet simply as a “Persian carpet” if that could lead a customer—local or overseas—to believe it was manufactured in Iran.

If a carpet is made in Iran, we describe it as an Iranian/Persian-origin carpet. If it is made in India in a traditional Persian design, we describe it as an Indian handmade carpet in a Persian design.

We do occasionally stock selected Iranian/Persian-origin carpets, but our collection also includes carefully selected Indian handmade carpets in Persian and other traditional designs.

For us, origin, design and craftsmanship are three different things. A beautiful Indian handmade carpet does not become less valuable because it is made in India.

After four generations, our philosophy remains simple:

Appreciate the design. Respect the origin. Describe the carpet honestly.