Handicrafts

World largest framed carpet unveiled

The world’s largest framed carpet featuring “I love Muhammad” in 40 languages has been unveiled in Tehran.

An exhibition of Persian Gabbeh carpets opens in Istanbul

The exhibition which also includes Iranian dishes and traditional music has been warmly welcomed by Iranian, Turkish and foreign visitors.

Traditional art of matting in Iran in photos

People in Khuzestan province, southwestern Iran, weave mats or wicker mats by palm leaf fibers.

Iran to release Persian Carpet Encyclopedia

The focus of Persian Carpet Encyclopedia is on designs, patterns and aesthetics, technical knowledge, management, economics and trade, history, geography and the styles of carpets.

An expo of hand-woven carpet in Qom

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

Hand-woven Persian carpet motifs to be registered globally

Iran is bent on taking out patents on its world-famous carpet motifs.

Enamel; Ancient Handicraft Invented by Iranians

A handicraft as old as 5 millenniums, enamel has still remained popular and magnificent. Being called Meenakari in Iran, the art's hub in the country is Isfahan.

No expense is spared to pitch Iranian carpets internationally

The government has its sights on the extensive promotion of Iranian carpets across the world to help the industry reclaim its past glory.

Iran among Three Global Handicrafts Hubs

Head of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) said the country, as one of the three global handicrafts hubs, holds world’s first rank in many handicrafts such as carpet-weaving, woodcarving, and wood inlaying.

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.

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