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== History ==

== History ==

'''Tehran''' is the capital of '''Iran''', located in the north central region of the country. It became the official capital of Persia under the Qajar Dynasty in 1795. Tehran carpets from the turn of the twentieth century, which were produced on a limited scale, are known in the antique carpet market.<br>

'''Tehran''' is the capital of '''Iran''', located in the north central region of the country. It became the official capital of Persia under the Qajar Dynasty in 1795. Tehran carpets from the turn of the twentieth century, which were produced on a limited scale, are known in the antique carpet market.<br>

During the 1940s the production of Tehran carpets was discontinued. After World War II, however, the city of [[Varamin Rug|Varamin]], located near the capital, began to produce similar carpets that were marketed as Tehran carpets.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.568-570</ref>

During the 1940s the production of Tehran carpets was discontinued. After World War II, however, the city of [[Varamin Rug|Varamin]], located near the capital, began to produce similar carpets that were marketed as Tehran carpets.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.568-569</ref>

== Materials ==

== Materials ==