That was overturned in Abadan, on the border with Iraq and close to Basra, was badly bombed during the s war between the two countries. And so it was on a dusty table with a ripped cloth using a warped cue on a street still strewn with the detritus of armed conflict that Vafaei first hit a ball at the age of six.

Finally, after losing four years of his early career at a crucial time of development, Vafaei — who can for the most part still only play events in the UK, China and India — started to get a fair crack of the whip in the season as diplomatic tension between the UK and Iran eased.

He looks poised to do some more damage this season and plays Martin Gould in the UK Championship for a place in the last 16 in York.

There are still problems with visas, mainly now about the time they take with events coming thick and fast.

Ronnie has been helping me a lot, and given me plenty of advice. We have more than 1, snooker clubs and it is very big over there.

Success for me will make the profile of the sport will become even bigger, I can guarantee thousands of people in Iran will be looking for my score.

It could be like China, if I can do well we could see more Iranians coming over here. I saw the table and immediately asked what it was.

He took my hand and started teaching me how to play. I honestly believe if he had had a fair run at it like most year-olds he would be in the top four by now.

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge. E is for expressive, not one to hold within. I is for impartial, a great arbiter.

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Retrieved 3 March Retrieved 8 April Retrieved 20 March Tehran Times. Retrieved 19 February Romford Recorder. BBC Sport. Qum silk signed Vafaei - 13'1 x 9'6.

In stock ready to ship. The holy city of Qum Ghom in central Persia near Tehran is noted for its silk rugs. The manufacturing of carpets began around Using the luxurious fine wool and Silk allows the skilled weavers to make some of the most beautiful and extremely complex design in the highest quality for which they are known for.

Gardens, Medallions or figural carpets with plant and animal motifs are common. It has now common to see the name of the weaver or the designer woven on the top of the rug.

Qum rugs are very carefully and finely knotted. Their entire foundation is made from pure silk. This Qum carpet was weaved by one of the famous weaver called Vafaei.

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