Iran Handicrafts

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‘Iran’s World-Famous Handicrafts Ideal Advantage to Promote Tourism’

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Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts says handicrafts can be instrumental in making Iranian cities well-known across the world.
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Gargoor: A Basket Fish Trap Made in Southern Iran

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Gargoor-weaving is one of the popular handicrafts in Bushehr province in southern Iran, as most of the people in the coastal region make ends meet by catching fish.
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Rashti-Style Crochet: An Ancient Iranian Art

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Rashtidoozi is a type of traditional Iranian crochet where cloth is decorated with colourful silk thread.
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Zarbaft; A Fabulous but Almost Forgotten Persian Fabric

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Zarbaft is the most exquisite and legendary Persian textile which was once a world-famous fabric.
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Jirya; Iranian Village Globally Known for Its Carpets

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Jirya is the name of a small village in Markazi province, central Iran, where a unique carpet with international reputation is woven.
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Khulak Weaving Thriving Again in Iran’s Sistan as Lake Hamun Revives

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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.
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Iranian Woman Turns Farmland into Doll Exhibition

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An Iranian woman has turned her farmland into an exhibition of dolls she makes for fun at the sixth decade of her life.
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Engraving Art; Unique Manifestation of Iranian Culture, History

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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.
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Harkareh; A Traditional Stone Pot Used to Heal Ailments

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Harkareh stone pots are traditional utensils of northeastern Iran, which are believed to have many medicinal and effective properties.
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Sarooq Rug: A Hand-Woven Persian Rug Popular among Western Buyers

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The Sarooq rug is a kind of hand-woven Persian rug and a handicraft with international reputation.
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Ancient Art of Mat Weaving in Iran’s Khuzestan

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The art of weaving booria, a type of mat, is older than textile making in Khuzestan province, south-west of Iran.
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Iran Celebrates World Handicrafts Day

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June 10 marks the World Handicrafts Day, an occasion commemorating the creative works of hard-working men and women all over the globe.
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Iranian Artists Design Masks to Praise Nurses’ Efforts in COVID-19 Fight

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Artists in the Iranian city of Isfahan have designed special protective masks to appreciate the efforts of the medical staff of the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Arak; A Tourist Hub in Central Iran with Picturesque Sites

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The city of Arak in central Iran is home to numerous tourist attractions which draw large numbers of visitors every year.
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Women Breathing New Life into Iran’s Qanats Using Handicrafts Revenues

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Women in villages in southeastern Iran are using their skills to breathe new life into local underground water canals.
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Iranian Firm Improves Quality of Hand-Woven Carpets with Silver Nanoparticles

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An Iranian company producing hand-woven carpets has enhanced the quality of its products by utilizing special yarn containing silver nanoparticles, which has antibacterial properties and prevents a musty smell of carpet in humid environments.
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In Iran, Felt-Making Has Roots in History

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The art of making felt is an age-old tradition in Iran’s western province of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari that was invented by the ancient people, since the region is a major producer of livestock and wool, the natural fabric used in the felt.
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Iranian Magnum Opus Artwork Put Up for Online Sale (+Video)

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A masterpiece of carving art, created by an acclaimed Iranian artist, has been put up for sale at an auction with a minimum sale price of 500,000 US dollars.
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Hut Hotels of Ghalehganj; Unique Attraction for Tourists

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The first hut hotel of Iran which opened in the underprivileged city of Ghalehganj in 2016, is now a symbol of the development of city, and it is now known for this hotel.
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Dashti Fabric Selected as Best Iranian Craft

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The fabric used in the Aba (robe) weaving industry of “Bahiri" village of Dashti County in Bushehr province has been selected as the top craft at Iran’s National Handicrafts Festival.
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3 Iranian Cities, 1 Village Listed as Global Hubs of Handicrafts

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Three more Iranian cities as well as a village have been added to the World Crafts Council’s list of cities and villages known for their handicrafts. Now, over a dozen Iranian towns and cities are on the list.
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Young Couple Selling Iranian Handicrafts Online

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An Iranian couple has created a website to introduce and sell various Iranian handicrafts after years of travelling to different provinces of Iran and exploring different crafts in different parts of the country.
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Iran Exports $146m Worth of Handicrafts in 8 Months

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Iran has exported $146 million worth of handicrafts from mid-March to mid-November 2019, mainly to the Persian Gulf countries and Iraq, said a top Iranian official.
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Javak-Kari; Traditional Art of Cutting Wood

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Javak-kari is the delicate art of cutting and shredding wood, which dates back to the eighth century CE and has its origins in Iran’s Shiraz.
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Iranian Craftsman Inscribes Quran on Stone

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An artisan in Iran has turned his house into an exhibition of superb pieces of craftsmanship: stones on which are written the verses of the Quran, the holy book of Muslims.
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