The Persian carpet is one of the most famous expressions of Iranian art and culture — made for daily use and for its beauty, in Iran and the lands of the former Persian Empire.
A living craft
Persian carpets and rugs are woven by nomadic tribes as well as in village and town workshops.
Carpets from towns and regional centres such as Qom, Tabriz, Nain, Kerman, Arak, Mashhad, Kashan and Isfahan are known for their own weaving techniques, high-quality materials, colours and patterns. Nomadic and village weavers often make lighter rugs such as gabbeh and kilim.
Weaving centres
- Tabriz
- Isfahan
- Kashan
- Qom
- Nain
- Kerman
- Arak
- Mashhad
- Gabbeh
- Kilim
How SMC helps
Buyers abroad
We connect carpet producers with importers, distributors and end users in the CIS, the Persian Gulf, India, China and Africa.
Paperwork and logistics
Export documents, customs clearance and transport — from your warehouse to the buyer.
Foreign banking
Safe, practical payment routes for cross-border trade, built on three decades of experience.
Pay on success
SMC is paid only after successful delivery, so our interests match yours.
Looking for Persian carpets?
Tell us the style, sizes and quantities — we’ll source from the right workshops.