Are Persian Rugs woven in Pakistan or India?

Are Persian Rugs woven in Pakistan or India?

No. Persian rugs are only woven in the country that we know today as Iran. Any other use of the term Persian Rug is WRONG. Indian rugs are woven in India and Pakistani rugs are woven in Pakistan. They can say “Persian Style” or “Indo Persian" but calling them Persian is dishonest.

Do companies call their Pakistani rugs “Persian”?

Yes some do and here is examples from Ten Thousand Villages

Types And Designs

PERSIAN

There are three major kinds of Pakistani knotted rugs: Bokhara, Persian and Tribal. Although these rugs have their differences, their durability and merit as fine, handcrafted rugs are the same.

http://rugs.tenthousandvillages.com/types_and_designs

Why are some of your rugs called Persian if they are made in Pakistan?

Our rugs are made according to Persian designs, but are made in Pakistan. Over the years people from Iran (Persia) have migrated east and taken their designs with them influencing the designs of rugs made in Pakistan.

http://rugs.tenthousandvillages.com/frequently_asked_questions#1025