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Iranian Exiles Flock East, to Multiethnic Malaysia

  Iranian protesters offer roses to Malaysian police at a demonstration against the Iranian government in Kuala Lumpur on March 2, 2011 By John Krich / Kuala Lumpur Above the outdoor cafés of this city’s trendiest suburb, some 60 exiles are busily dubbing Brazilian soap operas, Japanese cartoons and American music videos into Farsi. They […]

Woven colors of nature in exquisite Iranian clothes

  woven-colours-natureA profusion of vibrant colours and patterns has always been one of the main features of traditional Iranian dress since ancient times. This characteristic is still evident in the traditional dresses of rural and tribal women, whereas in the polluted, built-up environment of towns and cities it has succumbed to dull, monotone colours.

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