Carpet Weaving (Qalibafi) Kerman is one of the most important carpet-weaving centers in Iran. At the beginning of the 20th century, this city was one of the most famous carpet-weaving centers in the world, so much so that on the eve of World War I, the number of carpet looms in this province exceeded five thousand. Design and color are of great importance in Kerman carpets. Famous designs of Kerman carpets include Shah Abbasi, Afshan, Toranji, Khoshche, Barg Farangi, Derakhti, Shakargah.
