Pakistani carpet artistry took center stage at a recent Tehran exhibition, dazzling visitors with its vibrant colors and intricate designs. The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) hosted the regional exhibition, showcasing the finest handwoven carpets from member countries. Moreover, it also paves the way for further cultural exchange and collaboration between ECO member states in preserving this treasured art form.
The beautiful art of Pakistani carpets was on full display at the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) regional Tehran exhibition. Countries from the ECO region showcased their stunning carpet designs, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the area.
Alongside the exhibition, a workshop on restoring old carpets was also held. Saad S. Khan, President of the Economic Cultural Institute (ECI) in Tehran, inaugurated the event. However, he emphasized that carpets are one of the oldest and most significant art forms shared by the countries in the region.
Scholars and professors discussed the common heritage of carpet designs in Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and other ECO members. They highlighted the cultural importance of carpets, their role in hospitality, and the significance of carpet weaving as a traditional livelihood. In addition, experts also demonstrated techniques for restoring old carpets. They also show how even century-old carpets can be made to look new again.
The ceremony featured a widely attended exhibition at the ECI Art Gallery, showcasing unique handmade carpets from various countries, including Pakistan. Visitors were treated to live demonstrations of carpet restoration by skilled artisans. Moreover, thousands of visitors from across the ECO region are expected to attend this year’s exhibition, making it a vibrant celebration of regional culture and craftsmanship.
Pakistan has a long history of weaving art into its carpets, clothes, and pottery items. We have a nation of talented people who can turn any object into a precious artifact. Moreover, these exhibitions are just a small trailer of what Pakistanis are capable of. You must visit the country and explore its cultural tapestries to understand its love for culture and art.
Moreover, carpet, clothes, or ornament exhibitions, in Pakistan can surprise you. Not Sure? give us a chance and make your world shaken by our skills.
