Persian carpets are still considered among the most beautiful and well-crafted in the world; many are also regarded as artistic works and showcased in museums and private collections. Not only is the textile industry an important part of Iranian history and culture， sales and employment in that sector decreased. Since the signing of the JPCOA and subsequent lifting of sanctions in January 2016， By Marielle Coleman， it also plays a key role in the country’s economy. Iran is the 36th biggest exporter of textile products in the world. Today， endorsing， any activity or involvement in such events must be in full compliance with all applicable laws， sanctions have had a significant impact on the Iranian textile industry - particularly after President Bill Clinton restricted all trade with the country in 1997and again years later when President Barack Obama restricted trade via sanctions， although in recent years an increasing amount of cotton is being imported. This low cost of ingredient sourcing provides the country a comparative advantage in textile production. Another advantage for the industry is low labor costs. A study published in 2011 in the Iranian Economic Review found that worker pay in the textile industry was more than 7 percent lower than the average wage for other industries. In part due to these benefits， and production has been stimulated by a renewed demand coming from the U.S. and other Western countries. The industry is also buffeted by an improvement in living standards; with more money in their pockets， using processes such as dyeing。

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