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Tehran's rugs are reknowned for their intricate craftsmanship and use of deep reds and bright blues. People will come for miles not only to buy them, but just to see them, and so Iranian officials decided to designate funding specifically for the preservation of this ancient Persian art form. The carpet museum contains a variety of rugs dating back to the seventeenth century, and though the majority of them are Perian-made, this museum also contains the stitching and styles of Iran's various minority groups. The ouside of the museum is itself intended to resemble a massive weave pattern, and the inside is just as modern; there is a library of carpet-related books inside, as well as a movie theater that allows people to view the making of various carpets. Additionally, there are working looms set around the museum where every once in a while live demonstrations are be given. Hooray Rugs!