A mother-and-daughter team from Iran are bringing the rich tradition of carpets to Singapore. Iran is known for their exquisite Persian carpets which made up 13% of their total exports in 2012. The largest buyers were Germany (29%) and Japan.
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Shopkeeper Stories is a photo-documentary of small business owners and their trades around the world, sharing their views on business and life. This project includes shopkeepers, business owners, and startup founders in Singapore, Baltimore, and more.
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