The 33rd Edition Iran International Handwoven Carpet Exhibition

Iran’s National Celebration of Art & IndustryTEHRAN · 2026

Five days where Iran's culture meets the world — one knot at a time.

September 8–12, 2026Tehran Permanent International FairgroundIHCEXPO.IR

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At a Glance

The World’s Largest Gathering of Handwoven Carpets

From a weaver’s single knot to the global market — a story of art, industry and identity.

AXIS 01

Iran's Weaving Schools

From Tabriz to Kashan, Isfahan to Birjand — each region brings its own language, color and motif.

22+Weaving schools

AXIS 02

Production, Export & Global Market

A space where producers meet international buyers and Iranian carpet meets the world.

50+Export markets

AXIS 03

Design, Dyeing & Innovation

Spotlighting new designers and dyers, and innovations that preserve traditional quality.

15+Expert sessions

AXIS 04

Research, Restoration & Heritage

Honoring scholarship, researchers and restored works from the heritage of this art.

100+Years of written history

Five Days · Seventy Years of Craft

Countdown

The 33rd Edition Has Concluded

Thank you to all exhibitors and visitors who joined this edition.

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DatesSeptember 8–12, 2026

Opening Hours10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

VenueTehran Permanent International Fairground

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2Day 2Sep 9

3Day 3Sep 10

4Day 4Sep 11

5Final DaySep 12

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News

Every Update, Another Knot in the Event’s Story

Follow official announcements and the latest from the 33rd edition, right here.

33rd Iran Handwoven Carpet Exhibition Opens; Seven Distinguished Carpet Industry Veterans Honored

The 33rd Iran Handwoven Carpet Exhibition was inaugurated in the presence of government officials, members of Parliament, private-sector representatives and leading figures from the carpet industry. During the opening ceremony, seven distinguished veterans and prominent contributors to Iran’s handwoven carpet heritage were honored.

Steering Committee

The 5th Executive Committee Meeting for the 33rd Iran Handmade Carpet Exhibition

The 5th Executive Committee Meeting for the 33rd Iran Handmade Carpet Exhibition was held, focusing on the finalization of booth allocations, venue obligations, and notably, the approval of the "Installment Sales Plan" to boost the domestic market. The latest media campaigns and protocol preparations for this major art-industry event were also reviewed.

Steering Committee

Fourth Executive Committee Meeting of the 33rd Iran International Handmade Carpet Exhibition

The fourth executive committee meeting of the 33rd Iran International Handmade Carpet Exhibition was held, chaired by the Head of the National Carpet Center of Iran, with the participation of handmade carpet association representatives. The session reviewed the latest exhibitor registration status, promotional campaigns, and the feasibility and finalization of an "installment sales" mechanism for handmade carpets at the upcoming exhibition.

All News

33rd Iran Handwoven Carpet Exhibition Opens; Seven Distinguished Carpet Industry Veterans Honoredexhibition news · 8 September

The 5th Executive Committee Meeting for the 33rd Iran Handmade Carpet ExhibitionSteering Committee · 24 August

Fourth Executive Committee Meeting of the 33rd Iran International Handmade Carpet ExhibitionSteering Committee · 17 August

Poster Unveiling for the 33rd Iran Handmade Carpet ExhibitionSteering Committee · 10 August

The Second Meeting of the Steering Committee for the 33rd Iran Handmade Carpet ExhibitionSteering Committee · 27 July

The First Meeting of the Steering Committee for the 33rd Iran Handmade Carpet ExhibitionSteering Committee · 18 July

All News

33rd Iran Handwoven Carpet Exhibition Opens; Seven Distinguished Carpet Industry Veterans Honored8 SeptemberRead Full Story

The 5th Executive Committee Meeting for the 33rd Iran Handmade Carpet Exhibition24 AugustRead Full Story

Fourth Executive Committee Meeting of the 33rd Iran International Handmade Carpet Exhibition17 AugustRead Full Story

Poster Unveiling for the 33rd Iran Handmade Carpet Exhibition10 AugustRead Full Story

The Second Meeting of the Steering Committee for the 33rd Iran Handmade Carpet Exhibition27 JulyRead Full Story

See You in Tehran This September

Open to everyone who loves the craft — visitor registration and entry-card delivery are available online.

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Gallery

Color & Motif, Framed in Light

Heritage

A Heritage, a Thousand Voices

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An Iranian carpet is never merely seen — it is read.

Every knot carries the signature of a hand that pictured Iran's history, nature and life.

Halls

Each Hall, a Tale of Iranian Art’s Splendor

Each hall bears the name of a figure who kept a piece of Iran’s carpet heritage alive.

HALL 38

Rang-e Khial

Master Akbar Mahdi'i

one of the most celebrated figures of contemporary carpet weaving in Isfahan, gave his heart to motif and color at the age of eleven and trained at the Isfahan School of Fine Arts under masters such as Javad Rostam-Shirazi and Houshang Jazayari. With a literary, poetic eye, he interwove the ghazals of Hafez, the quatrains of Khayyam and the mysticism of Rumi with the motifs of the Persian garden, creating works that transcend decorative craft to become visual narratives of love and philosophy.

HALL 31A

Ganjineh Honar

Master Fazlollah Heshmati Razavi

Fazlollah Heshmati Razavi, a distinguished researcher and a prominent figure in the field of Persian carpets, dedicated over half a century to preserving, revitalizing, and promoting the art and industry of handmade carpets. His seminal works, including "The History of Carpets" and "The Management of Art & Industry of Persian Carpets," are considered authoritative references in this field.

Master GholamHossein BadiolGhalam Khiabani

HALL 44

Naghsh-e Javdan

Master GholamHossein BadiolGhalam Khiabani

Master GholamHossein Badie‌Galam Khiabani, one of the most prominent carpet designers of Azerbaijan and a lasting figure in Iran's carpet weaving art. He inherited the art of design from his father, who was himself a distinguished carpet designer, and dedicated over seven decades of his life with love and commitment to the advancement of Persian carpet art.

HALL 44A

Sanad-e Mandegar

Professor Cyrus Parham

As a pioneering researcher in the field of Persian carpets, Parham authored seminal reference works such as "Carpet and Carpet Weaving in Iran," "Masterpieces of Persian Carpet Weaving," and "Tribal and Rural Handicrafts of Fars," playing an enduring role in documenting and promoting this ancient art form.

HALL 31

Tarh-e Kohan

Master Hassan Mohammadi Parvizean

Master Hassan Mohammadi Parvizean was a legendary pioneer and one of the most enduring figures in Iran's handmade carpet industry. By creating designs rooted in ancient Iranian art yet aligned with contemporary global tastes—such as the renowned "Mahi-e Harat" (Herat Fish) design—he successfully introduced Persian carpets to the world.

HALL 35

Baft-e Asil

Master Siawosch Azadi

Dr. Siawosch Azadi, a distinguished researcher of oriental carpets and author of numerous specialized books and articles, corrected common misconceptions in documenting Persian rugs through structural analysis of design, color, and materials, and left a lasting legacy with works including the inaugural catalog of the Tehran Carpet Museum.

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