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2019-08-24 19:37
Malayer may become Iran’s next world city of woodcarving
TEHRAN – The World Crafts Council - Asia Pacific Region (WCC-APR) is to assess Malayer for possible inscription as a world city of woodcarving, a title granted to Abyaneh in 2018.
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2019-08-03 21:32
‘World village of pottery’ shoots up Sistan-Baluchestan handicraft exports
TEHRAN - Handicraft exports from Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province rose by 195 percent since one of its villages, Kalpourgan, was named a world village of pottery by the World Crafts Council - Asia Pacific Region (WCC-APR).
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2019-07-12 18:06
Crafts exhibit spotlights fusion of nomadic, modern styles
TEHRAN – A fusion of traditional and modern principles of designs in women’s wear and personal ornamentation was in the limelight at an exhibit, which came to end on Friday at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex.
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2019-07-03 20:56
“Tabriz event establishes synergy between tourism and handicrafts”
TEHRAN – The Iranian city of Tabriz is concurrently playing host to the 9th National Handicrafts Exhibition and the 1st Tourism Exhibition which is described by the deputy tourism chief as a “synergetic” approach to link traveling with souvenirs and handicrafts.
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2019-06-15 19:04
Suitcase trade exports of handicrafts fetches Iran $99m in year
TEHRAN – Iran earned some $99 million from exporting handicrafts via suitcase trade (allowed for customs-free and tax-free transfer) during the past Iranian calendar year 1397 (ended March 20), the deputy director of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, said on Monday, CHTN reported.
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2019-06-10 21:03
Handicrafts exports up 3%, hit $289 million
Tours to Iran’s world craft hubs in the pipeline
TEHRAN - Iran’s handicrafts exports reached $289 million in the past Iranian calendar year 1397 (ended March 20), showing three percent growth year on year, Pouya Mahmoudian, the deputy director of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, said on Monday, CHTN reported.
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2019-05-24 21:07
Iran makes debut at renowned Révélations
TEHRAN – Ten top Iranian handcrafters are showing skills at the Révélations – Fine Craft and Creation Fair, which is underway at the Grand Palais in Paris.
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2019-05-13 19:22
Iran to hold permanent crafts exhibit in Vienna
TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization is going to set up a permanent handicrafts exhibition in Vienna.
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2019-02-24 09:32
Over 2m Iranian artisans engaged in handicrafts
TEHRAN – More than two million artisans are currently working in various fields of handicrafts across Iran, deputy director of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has said.
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2018-12-08 22:29
Sadabad hosting “Iran’s Lady” show
TEHRAN – An exhibition of traditional handmade dresses titled “Iran’s Lady” is underway at the Museum of Fine Arts in the Sadabad Cultural-Historical Complex.
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2018-10-24 15:02
Exports of handicrafts up 9.5%, hit $107 million
TEHRAN – Iran’s handicrafts exports reached $107 million in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21), growing 9.5 percent year on year.
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2018-10-17 20:39
Tehran, Tokyo draw co-op roadmap for female crafters
TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization and Japan’s Sasakawa Peace Foundation have drafted a roadmap for conducting surveys to assist Iranian craftswomen, CHTN reported.
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2018-09-02 18:56
Cultural heritage body seeks to support craftswomen
TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has provided low-interest loans in a bid to support craftswomen who dominate the occupation.
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2018-08-25 22:37
Major handmade carpet expo opens in Tehran
TEHRAN - The 27th Iran Handmade Carpet Exhibition opened its doors to the public on Saturday at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds.
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2018-08-12 10:39
Tehran set to host 30th national crafts exhibit in August
TEHRAN – Craftspeople from every corner of Iran will promote skills in the 30th National Crafts Exhibition, which will open at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground on August 25 and will run until August 31.
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2018-07-24 09:29
Iran forex exemptions to secure handicraft exports
TEHRAN – Iranian exporters of handicrafts are no longer required to exchange their export currencies at the Forex Management Integrated System, locally known as NIMA.
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2018-07-19 11:07
Iran bans imports of foreign handicrafts
TEHRAN – Iran has banned the import of foreign-made handicrafts in a bid to push up sales of domestically-made counterparts.
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2018-07-12 12:48
‘Oud Lajan has potential to become an attractive tourist destination’
TEHRAN – Oud Lajan neighborhood in downtown Tehran has a considerable potential to become an attractive tourist destination, Iran’s tourism chief has said.
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2018-06-26 10:26
Festival to promote usage of handicrafts in construction industry
TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization will hold a special crafts festival with the aim of spurring the use of handicrafts in decorating high-rise buildings.
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2018-05-23 21:02
Exquisite handicrafts on show at Intl. Holy Quran Exhibition
TEHRAN - A collection of exquisite handicrafts has been put on show on the sidelines of the 26th International Holy Quran Exhibition, which is currently underway at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla.
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2018-04-24 06:31
CHHTO picks new director for handicrafts
TEHRAN – Pouya Mahmoudian has been appointed as the new deputy director of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization for handicrafts.