Thursday, March 28, 2024

Iran Handicrafts

Kilim-Weaving; A 400-Year-Old Iranian Art

While Iranians have been weaving Kilim, a traditional type of rug, for the past 400 years, the art of making these handicrafts is just going to be internationally recognized after being registered by the World Crafts Council.

Iranian Felt-Making Art on Road to UNESCO List

Felt is one of the traditional handicrafts commonly made by nomadic people in Iran. Shahrekord in the country’s southwest, as the hub of felt-making in Iran, is going to be registered by UNESCO as the world’s felt-making city.

Lalejin Potteries: Healthy, Environment-Friendly Souvenir  

The food cooked in metal dishes are not totally healthy as they may release toxic materials.  Potteries, however, are healthy handicrafts in which one can keep foods and water for a long time.

Tourists Paying $1,200 to Buy Each Pair of These Hand-Made Shoes

A kind of traditional shoe made of leather is currently sewn in northwestern Iran which is not only regarded as an artwork, but is worth hundreds of dollars.

59% Increase in Iran’s Handicraft Exports

Iran’s handicraft exports during the past three years show a nearly 60% increase, an Iranian official announced.

Rural Women in Iran Weaving Carpets with Two Silky Sides

Women in Doidokh village in northeastern Iran are well-known for the silk carpets they weave, the majority of which are exported to other countries.

Tehran Hosts Exhibition of Handicraft for Wives of Foreign Ambassadors

An exhibition of Iranian handicraft for foreign ambassadors’ wives was kicked off in Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) in Tehran.

Doidukh village (PHOTOS)

Doidukh village of North Khorasan Province has a long history in producing different handicrafts including double-sided silk rug.

Double-sided Persian rug (PHOTOS)

The rug has been put on display in some Asian and European countries.

Rasht designated as UNESCO Creative City of gastronomy

The Iranian city of Rasht gets UNESCO’s recognition as one of the best places in the world as far as cookery is concerned.

Traditional Tiling Workshop (PHOTOS)

The workshop provides all the tiles used in mosques and holy places in the northeastern province.

World Craft City, an opportunity to boost tourism

An Iranian official has said that Isfahan’s new title, the World Craft City, can help the country boost its tourism.

Local dolls narrate joys, sorrows of rural women (PHOTOS)

These dolls are environment friendly and carry rich cultural values.

Tehran to host largest handicrafts event

The seven-day event will showcase crafts produced by domestic and foreign artisans.

An expo of hand-woven carpet in Qom

Hand-woven Persian carpets have been put on display in the central city of Qom.

Handicraft, resistance economy and employment

Handicrafts are independent products which are inspired by an artisan’s thought, creativity, and performance. It can be considered as one of axes of resistance economy by providing sustainable employment opportunity.

Tehran mounts intl. handicrafts exhibit

The 24th edition of 24th International Handicrafts Exhibition has been mounted at Tehran’s International Permanent Fairground.

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