Over 100 stalls to run in South Khorasan’s crafts exhibit 

TEHRAN – Some 105 stalls are estimated to run during the South Khorasan province’s crafts exhibit, which will be held from December 2 to 6.

Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari’s H1 wool felt exports up 116%  

TEHRAN – Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province’s wool felt exports grew by 116 percent in first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21), provincial tourism chief has said.

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.

Spouses of envoys attend gastronomy, crafts festival in Tehran

A group of spouses of foreign-diplomats in Tehran participated in a gastronomy and handicrafts festival, which was hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 18, 2018.

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.

Hamedan to host travel, handicrafts startups

TEHRAN – Hamedan will play host to an expo of travel and handicrafts startups in November concurrent with the 40th World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Plenary Session of the Affiliate Members.

First permanent handicrafts exhibit opens in northern Iran

TEHRAN – The first permanent handicrafts exhibit in northern Mazandaran province opened its doors to the public on Wednesday in Sari, the capital’s province.

Over 5,600 artisans engaged in handicrafts in Arak

TEHRAN – A total of 5,633 artists and artisans are currently working in 70 fields of handicrafts in Arak, the capital of Iran’s Markazi province, CHTN reported.

Shahr-e Kord set to host major crafts exhibit in October

TEHRAN - Craftspeople who are natives of over ten Iranian provinces will promote skills in a major exhibit running from October 1 to 5 in Shahr-e Kord, the capital city of western Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province.

Glassware makes one-fourth of Tehran handicraft exports

TEHRAN – Glassware accounts for almost one-fourth of handicrafts exports from Tehran province, a local tourism official has said.

Glassware complex under construction in Tehran

TEHRAN – A vast complex dedicated to handcrafted glassware is being built in western Tehran, an official with the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has said.

Iran proposes having tourism exhibit in Japan

TEHRAN – Tehran’s ambassador to Tokyo on Saturday proposed holding an exhibit of Iran’s handicrafts and tourism potential in Japan.

Isfahan to host national crafts exhibit

TEHRAN – A national sales exhibit of handicrafts will open its door today to the public at the premises of the renowned Chehel Sotoun palace in Isfahan.

Gilan hosts national mat weaving festival

Iranian craftswomen weave traditional baskets during a national mat weaving festival in Fashtakeh village, northern Gilan province, on September 6, 2018. 

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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Feel “Iranian homes” in the hands of artisans

A walk around the 30th National Crafts Exhibition

In the Information Age when smartphones and social media are ubiquitous, people may sense a cozier atmosphere while connected to the Mother Nature.

Artisans promote skills at national crafts exhibit

Kurdish exhibitors pose for a photo in front of their stand on the opening day of the 30th National Crafts Exhibition at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground, August 25, 2018.

Iran to be guest of honor at Vienna travel fair

TEHRAN - Iran has been designated as a guest of honor for the Ferien Messe Wien, an international fair for holidays, travel, and leisure, running in Vienna from January 10 to 13, 2019.

Urmia to host crafts exhibit

TEHRAN – A sales exhibition of handicrafts is due to open on Monday in the northwestern city of Urmia, the capital of West Azarbaijan province.

Iran’s Samqavor village a hub of woodcarving

TEHRAN – Diligent craftspeople in Samqavor village, central Iran, make an average 88,000 square meters of woodcarved surfaces per annum, turning it to a hub of such expertise. 

Iran to be guest of honor at Chinese cultural expo 

TEHRAN - Iran has been designated as a guest of honor for the 9th Western China Cultural Industries Expo, which will be held in the city of Xi’an from September 7 to 10, CHTN reported. 

Traditional stone carving being revived in Ardestan   

TEHRAN – Efforts made by a young artisan is reviving the art of traditional stone carving across Ardesdan, Iran’s central Isfahan province, a local tourism director has said. 

Ground broken for handicrafts marketplace in Hormozgan

TEHRAN - Construction of a permanent handicrafts marketplace officially began on Thursday with a ground-breaking ceremony in the city of Fin, southern Hormozgan province.

75-year-old craftswoman reviving pottery without wheel

TEHRAN – A 75-year-old craftswoman is endeavoring to revive old school earthenware styles in which no potter’s wheel is being used.

New national cities, villages of handicrafts selected

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has recently named 11 new national cities and villages of handicrafts, Mehr reported. 

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.

Major handicrafts exhibit underway in Saqqez

TEHRAN – A major sales exhibition of handicrafts opened to the public on Tuesday in the western Iranian city of Saqqez, Kordestan province.

Tehran exports $15.3m of handicrafts in 3 months

TEHRAN – Handicrafts exports from Tehran province reached $15.3 million during the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year, which started on March 21.

11 abandoned crafts revived in Markazi province

TEHRAN – A total of 11 crafts, which were somewhat obsolete across Markazi province, central Iran, have recently been revived with a great deal of efforts made by artisans.

Provinces to hold cultural nights at Milad Tower

TEHRAN – Clusters of tourism associates, artists and artisans from all over the country will hold separate cultural nights at Tehran’s Milad Tower.