Bandar Torkaman: A Must-See Port City in Northern Iran
Bandar Torkaman is a port city located 40 kilometres west of the city of Gorgan in northern Iranian Golestan province.
Rashti-Style Crochet: An Ancient Iranian Art
Rashtidoozi is a type of traditional Iranian crochet where cloth is decorated with colourful silk thread.
Zarbaft; A Fabulous but Almost Forgotten Persian Fabric
Zarbaft is the most exquisite and legendary Persian textile which was once a world-famous fabric.
Jirya; Iranian Village Globally Known for Its Carpets
Jirya is the name of a small village in Markazi province, central Iran, where a unique carpet with international reputation is woven.
Khulak Weaving Thriving Again in Iran’s Sistan as Lake Hamun Revives
Khulak weaving, the art of weaving a special type of curtain using reeds, is a profession practiced by many people living near the Hamun Lake in the underdeveloped Sistan and Baluchestan Province, south-east of Iran.
Iranian Woman Turns Farmland into Doll Exhibition
An Iranian woman has turned her farmland into an exhibition of dolls she makes for fun at the sixth decade of her life.
Engraving Art; Unique Manifestation of Iranian Culture, History
Toreutics or the art of engraving patterns on metal objects is a traditional art in Iran that has long been practised by many people in different parts of the country.
Harkareh; A Traditional Stone Pot Used to Heal Ailments
Harkareh stone pots are traditional utensils of northeastern Iran, which are believed to have many medicinal and effective properties.
Iran Home to Attractive, Dreadful Caves for Tourists
A top caver describes Iran as one of the few places in the world with dreadful and beautiful caves, shedding more light on the main features of these mysterious attractions.
Sarooq Rug: A Hand-Woven Persian Rug Popular among Western Buyers
The Sarooq rug is a kind of hand-woven Persian rug and a handicraft with international reputation.