Iran Handicrafts

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Nickel Silver Crafts; Traditional Art in Western Iran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The art of making beautiful crafts using nickel silver is among the oldest traditions in Lorestan province in western Iran.
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Taj-Mir Village; A Centre of Iranian Dolls

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Taj-Mir is a village in the Central District of Sarbisheh County of Iran’s South Khorasan Province near the Afghan border. In this village, locals make such beautiful dolls that the place is now considered as the country’s hub of dolls.
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Ancient Art of Woodcarving in Northern Iran

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Woodcarving is among the oldest arts preserved in coastal provinces of Iran located in the southern side of the Caspian Sea. One of these provinces is Golestan where the abundance of wood has led to a form of woodcarving known as Laktarashi.
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Rasht Turns into Iran’s First City of White Nights

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The city of Rasht in Gilan province, northern Iran, has been named as the country’s first City of White Nights as part of a nationwide plan implemented by the Tourism organization.
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Tehran Hosts Exhibition of Rural, Nomadic Lifestyles

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The third exhibition of “Achievements and Capabilities of Iranian Villagers and Nomads” was recently held in the Iranian capital of Tehran.
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Enamelling; Unique, Ancient Art of Iran’s Isfahan

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Meenakari or enamelling is the art of colouring and ornamenting the surface of metals by fusing over it brilliant colours that are decorated in an intricate design.
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Fajr Festival of Handicrafts, Traditional Arts Underway in Tehran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The second edition of the Fajr International Handicrafts and Traditional Arts Festival is open to visitors in the Iranian capital Tehran.
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Persian Rugs of Sistan Globally Recognized at WIPO

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The hand-woven carpets produced in the southeastern Iranian region of Sistan have been registered internationally by the World Intellectual Property Organization.
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Iran to Display Its Handicrafts in Japan Gift Show

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Iranian artists are set to take part in the Gift Show 2018 in the Japanese capital Tokyo.
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Kazan’s Tatars Warmly Welcome Persian Handicrafts

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Iran has held a special exhibition of Persian handicrafts in Kazan, the capital and largest city of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan.
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“Iran Holds World Record for Number of Cities Famous for Handicrafts”

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An official says Iran ranks first in the world when it comes to the number of registered cities known for their handicrafts.
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Mat-Weaving; Traditional Occupation in Southeast Iran

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The lives of people in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province have long been influenced by Lake Hamun and the reeds growing in this drought-hit lake.
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Grand Carpet Bazaar: Old Market in Heart of Tehran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Carpets are among the things that could be seen at every household in Iran. Also known as Persian rugs, they are made for a wide variety of purposes including home use, local sale, and export.
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Italy Hosts Seminar on Iranian Handicrafts 

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A seminar to study Iranian handicrafts was held in the Italian city of Milan with the aim of introducing Iran’s ancient heritage to the world.
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Iranian Craftsmen Turn Palm Leaves into Superb Artworks

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The residents of the city of Jiroft in the southeastern Iranian province of Kerman weave the leaves of palm tree and create very beautiful handicrafts.
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World Craft Council Hails Iran’s Initiative to Call 2018 “Asian Woodcrafts Year”

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A high-ranking Iranian handicrafts official says initiated by the Islamic Republic of Iran, the World Craft Council (WCC) in Asia Pacific Region has decided to designate each year to a handicraft product.
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Local Women in Iran Make a Living by Carpet Weaving

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Women in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province in the southwestern part of Iran, dexterous at weaving carpets, earn a living by using their art.
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Qatar to Host Iranian Art Exhibition

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An exhibition of Iranian marquetry art is going to be held in Qatar within the next few days.
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Iran’s Mariwan, Sirjan Named World Cities of Handicrafts

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The World Crafts Council has registered the Iranian cities of Marivan and Sirjan as well as the village of Kalpourgan for their well-known handicrafts.
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Tehran Carpet Exhibition; A Show of Culture, Art and Trade

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A top Iranian carpet official has, in an interview with IFP News, discussed a range of issues including the ongoing carpet fair in Tehran and the features that distinguish the Iranian handmade carpets from those produced in other countries.
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Iranian Crafts Put on Display in Hungarian Festival

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An exhibition showcasing the best of traditional handmade artefacts was recently held in the Hungarian capital of Budapest with Iranian artists putting on display their latest works.
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Tehran to Host World’s Largest Handmade Carpet Expo

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An Iranian official says a total of 730 domestic companies are expected to take part in the 26th edition of the world’s largest handmade carpet exhibition which is scheduled to open in Tehran on August 23.
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Iran’s Annual Handicrafts Exports Stand at $250m

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A top Iranian official says the Islamic Republic exports $250 million worth of handicrafts each year.
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World’s Largest Inlaid Frame to Be Unveiled Next Summer

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An Iranian handicrafts artisan says the construction of the world's largest Khatam (Inlaid work) frame will be finished in the summer of 2018.
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Iran Exporting Hand-Made Batik Shawls to Neighbours

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The batik headscarves made in the northeastern Iranian city of Osku are being exported to several countries like Turkey, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan.
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