Carpet and Arts Oasis Features 170K Carpets

Dubai, UAE, Jan. 24, 2011 -- The Carpet and Arts Oasis, one of the largest specialized exhibitions of handmade carpets in the region, is underway.

With 170,000 carpets on display, the event is part of the Dubai Shopping Festival. Last year there were 150,000 carpets that were on sale.

Visitors will also have a chance to attend workshops dealing with the weaving of carpets.

The 12,000-square-meter exhibition features 52 exhibitors of handmade carpets from Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, China and India.