Analysis of Marketing System and Branding of Handmade Carpets (A study of Producers in the Iranian west Provines)

Handmade carpet in addition to dimensions of occupation, export, and economic interests, has long been a symbol of the rich culture of this land and has special celebrity worldwide. Neglecting the principles of marketing and business, the competitive advantage of handmade carpets has faced serious risks, in particular at the global level. Today's competitive world, customers are at the heart of every business, recognition of desires, shopping habits and consumer culture perform a vital role in the branding and marketing of handmade carpets. Therefore, analysis and expansion of knowledge in this regard helps the success of the product brand in the target markets. Accordingly, the main purpose of this study is to investigate the marketing situation and brand of handmade carpets. The research method in this study is descriptive and data collection was gathered through structured interviews and questionnaires. For this purpose, activists and producers of handmade carpets have been studied using non-probabilistic sampling method and by referring to them directly in Kurdistan and Kermanshah provinces. The results showed that at present, there is not much luck in branding handmade carpets by the owners of production units. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a specific model to improve the marketing and branding of this valuable product.