The lack of governmental safeguarding, the disinterest of the younger generation, the dominance of inexpensive synthetic carpets, and the poor quality and low availability of raw materials are exacerbating the situation.

UNESCO: Intangible Cultural Heritage

The number of practitioners is diminishing and the lack of governmental safeguarding, the disinterest of the younger generation, the dominance of cheap synthetic carpets, and the poor quality and low availability of raw materials are exacerbating the situation.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

The third positive is the availability of labor, equipment and raw materials.

FORBES: Economic Forecast Update, 2013-2014: Light-to-moderate Growth