Carpet Museum

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  • Address
    cnr Fatemi Ave & Kargar Ave, Park-e Laleh Area
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    8896 7707
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Lonely Planet review

The two floors of the Carpet Museum house more than 100 pieces from all over Iran, dating from the 17th century to the present day; the older carpets are mostly upstairs. The museum itself was designed by Queen Farah Diba and mixes '70s-era style with carpet-inspired function - the exterior is meant to resemble threads on a loom, which cool down the main building by casting shadows on its walls. You will often see weavers working on a loom on the ground floor and questions are welcome.

Inside, a shop sells postcards and books and there's a pleasant café. Flash photography is not allowed. Located just north of the Museum of Contemporary Art.