Iran Handicrafts

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World Crafts Council to Globally Register Persian Zilu

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The World Crafts Council is considering registering the Iranian-made Zilu, a type of Persian rug, on the list of international handicrafts.
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Iranian Researcher Develops Robot that Makes Potteries

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An Iranian researcher has managed to develop a robot that makes pottery and prints various designs on it.
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Iranian Child Named Youngest Artisan of Asia-Pacific

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Arvin Khospi, a 9-year-old child from the city of Marivan in Western Iran, has been named the youngest handicraft artist in the Asia-Pacific region.
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150 Iranian-Islamic Works to Be Auctioned at Christie’s London

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Dozens of Iranian manuscripts and historical object are going to be put up for auction in an exhibition in London later this month.
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Lalejin; A World Craft City with Zero Unemployment Rate

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The city of Lalejin in Iran’s Hamadan province is globally known for its pottery, and this has helped the World Craft City to decrease its unemployment rate to almost zero.
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7-Year-Old Genius Builds His Own Toys

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A 7-year-old Iranian boy builds the stuff he plays with on his own. The young boy is to represent Iran at L'Artigiano in Fiera International Craft Selling Exhibition on the slopes of the Alpine mountains this fall.
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National Crafts Exhibition Underway in Tehran

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The 30th edition of the National Crafts Exhibition of Iran was kicked off on August 25 at Tehran’s International Permanent Fairground.
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Gemstone Processing; Untapped Business Opportunity for Iranians

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Gemstone processing is a great area for investment, particularly in a resource-rich country like Iran. However, the country has a long way to go if it wants to use the untapped but profitable opportunity.
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Iranian Researchers Develop Luminous Fibres for Rugs, Carpets

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A group of Iranian researchers have developed luminous fibres which could be used in the production of rugs and carpets.
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Coppersmiths’ Business Still Booming in Iran’s Yazd

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The Coppersmiths’ Bazaar in the city of Yazd in central Iran has remained the hub of copperware trade and services after half a dozen centuries.
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South Khorasan; Well-Known Centre of Diverse, Traditional Handicrafts

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Iranian handicrafts and traditional arts, with a variety of about 300 types and a multi-thousand-year-old history, are among the most important tourist attractions of the country.
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Iran Exports First Shipment of Mat Handicrafts to Qatar, UAE

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Iran has for the first time exported its homegrown mat weaving products to the Persian Gulf states of the UAE and Qatar.
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Iranian Woman Makes Football with Flags of All World Cup Teams

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An Iranian woman from the city of Yazd has made a football on which the flags of 32 countries participating in FIFA World Cup 2018 can be seen.
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Iran’s Lalejin; The Pottery Capital of the World

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Lalejin, a city in the northwest of Iran’s Hamadan province, is known as the world’s capital of pottery, one of the first human artefacts and the objective representation of handicrafts in the minds of all people.
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Traditional Doll Exhibition Underway in Tehran’s Azadi Tower

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A doll exhibition is being held in the iconic Azadi Tower, showcasing a large collection of traditional and old dolls gathered from across Iran for the first time.
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Iranian Women Front-Runners in Handicrafts Industry

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Iranian women involved in the handicrafts industry preserve traditional arts while making a living from the traditional activity.
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Handicrafts, Promising Field of Investment in Iran’s Qom

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One of the attractions of the religious city of Qom in central Iran is the handicrafts. As the city is a pilgrimage destination, it can accommodate many Iranian and foreign travellers, and the handicrafts market in the heart of the city could be very thriving.
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Persian Zilu on Show in China International Fair

Fatemeh Askarieh -
An international exhibition of Zilu, an ancient type of rug and floor covering, was opened on Wednesday at the China National Silk Museum in the city of Hangzhou.
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Iranian Artist Makes Beautiful Artifacts Out of Stones

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A man from the city of Sabzevar in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi Province creates stunning handmade objects using stone.
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Medicinal Herbs Used to Make Dolls for Visually Challenged Kids

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A female Iranian artist designs and makes special dolls with medicinal herbs for visually challenged children.
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Iran Unveils Handmade Carpets Woven for FIFA World Cup

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Seven exquisite hand-knotted Persian carpets commemorating the 2018 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in Russia have been put on display during a ceremony in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz.
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Iran Unveils 110-Year-Old Rug with Portrait of National Hero

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The Carpet Museum of Iran has unveiled a rug depicting the portrait of Mirza Koochak Khan, an early twentieth century revolutionary and nationalist.
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Iran to Host Meeting of World Crafts Council’s West Asia Sub-Region

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The Islamic Republic of Iran is set to host the 7th round of World Crafts Council-West Asia Region’s meeting later this year.
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Three Iranian Handicrafts Nominated for UNESCO Award

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At least three handicrafts from southern Iranian province of Khuzestan have been nominated for the UNESCO Award of Excellence for Handicrafts.
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Iranian Artisan Uses Scrap Metal to Make Lovely Statues

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Bahram Ashofteh, a highly talented Iranian craftsperson, has managed to turn scrap metal leftovers into very beautiful statues.
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