Ghali, Patterns of Persia
Art, Creativity & Culture
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Documentary, Short Films
In the east northern part of Iran ina village named Dovidokh, all the women earn a living and support their families by knotting and weaving traditional Turkmen carpets with beautiful and colorful patterns.
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