Semnan hosting festival of Silk Road traditions

TEHRAN – The ancient city of Semnan is playing host to a cultural heritage festival dedicated to Silk Road traditions.

Esfahak artisans lead the revival of ancient skills

TEHRAN – The handicraft scene in Esfahak village has played a pivotal role in both reviving ancient skills and reshaping the local economy and tourism, a local official said on Monday.

Border guards to be trained in handicraft skills

TEHRAN - In an innovative move to intertwine cultural preservation with military training, border guards in Sistan-Baluchestan will soon be trained in handicraft skills

Ancient artistry: the enduring legacy of Nazok-Kari in Urmia

TEHRAN - Nazok-Kari is an ancient craft being practiced in Urmia, in northwest Iran.

Iranian artisans showcase skills at Expo 2024

TEHRAN - Tens of Iranian craftspeople showed off their skills as a marketing opportunity at the 6th International Export Potential Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran Expo 2024), which was held in Tehran from April 27 to May 1.

Isfahan seven-color tiles earn international recognition

TEHRAN - The ancient Isfahan’s craft of creating seven-color tiles has been granted global status, recognizing its unique cultural and historical significance on an international scale.

Nomadic arts: discover rich tradition of Gabbeh carpets

TEHRAN - Gabbeh is a simple and colorful hand-knotted textile with a pile of long threads. It is exclusively made by the nomadic people of southern Iran and is used as a floor covering.

Bridging borders: Sistan-Baluchestan calls for regional tourism harmony

TEHRAN – In a bid to boost Sistan-Baluchestan’s tourism and handicraft industries, the governor of the province has advocated for collaboration with neighboring countries.

Isfahan's craft exports double in year

A local official in charge of handicraft affairs reported that the exports during the previous year soared to $15 million from just $7 million in the year earlier.

2m visits paid to handicraft workshops in Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN - Handicraft workshops across Iran welcomed a staggering two million visits, during the Nowruz (Persian New Year) holidays from March 19 to April 1, an official with the tourism ministry said.

Golestan province exports $3.3m of handicrafts in year

TEHRAN – Handicraft exports from Golestan province amounted to over $3.3 million in the past Iranian calendar year 1402 (ended on March 19), a local official said.

Iranian handicrafts eyeing Chinese market

TEHRAN - In a bid to expand the market for Iranian handicrafts, Farzad Owjani, who presides over the tourism ministry’s department for marketing and commercialization of handicrafts, has highlighted China as a potential major destination for exports.

UNESCO-listed caravanserai hosting Nowruz festival

TEHRAN - Semnan's department for cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts has announced the inauguration of a Nowruz festival, titled “Semnan, Home of World Heritage Caravanserais,” being held at the city’s Shah Abbasi Caravanserai.

By Elahe Seyfodin

Timeless art of making traditional felt hats: enduring legacy of Iran’s nomadic culture

As the first light of dawn graces the sky with hues of gold, a familiar scene unfolds in an old neighborhood of Isfahan. In a modest workshop, the master artisan Aliakbar awakens to begin his daily ritual. His hands, weathered by years of dedication, deftly navigate the intricacies of Kolah Namadi making, a craft passed down through generations.

Sistan-Baluchestan shines bright, achievs​ 65 national seals of excellence

TEHRAN – On Thursday, Sistan-Baluchestan’s tourism chief revealed a notable achievement for crafters of the southeastern Iranian province with 65 artworks obtaining national seals of excellence.

Sculptor advocates for permanent craft exhibition in Tehran

TEHRAN - Renowned glass sculpture artist, Mahmoud Fadayi, participating in the eighth edition of the Sarv-e simin Festival, has emphasized the impact of holding a permanent exhibition for handicrafts.

Seminar to illuminate Baluchestan’s cultural canvas

TEHRAN - An inaugural specialized seminar on the authenticity, identity, and production of Iranian handicrafts with a particular focus on the culturally rich region of Baluchestan, titled “Iranian Handicrafts” will be held by Development and Revival Fund in coordination with the Deputy Minister of Handicrafts.

Women revive West Azarbaijan’s handicrafts

TEHRAN - Morteza Safari, who presides over the tourism directorate of West Azarbaijan province, highlighted a significant trend, stating that over 60% of the workforce in the province's handicraft industries comprises women.

Iranian artistry lights up Sofia

TEHRAN - An exhibition showcasing Iran’s exquisite handicrafts took place in the Grand Hotel Sofia, located in the Bulgarian capital.

5 artworks from Gilan province to be showcased at 8th Fajr handicrafts festival

TEHRAN - In a remarkable achievement, five captivating artworks by skilled artists from Gilan province have earned a prestigious place in the spotlight at the 8th Fajr Handicrafts and Traditional Arts Festival.

National handicrafts exhibit inaugurated in Alborz province

TEHRAN – An exhibition of Iranian handicrafts and traditional arts was inaugurated in Karaj, Alborz province, on Thursday.

Glass jewelry, engraved stones on show at tourism ministry

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts is playing host to a special exhibition showcasing the artistry of glass jewelry and engraved stones.

National exhibition set to showcase artistic heritage in Tehran

TEHRAN – Tehran province’s cultural, tourism, and handicrafts department has announced the upcoming National Handicrafts Exhibition, scheduled to take place from Feb. 22 to 25.

426 tourism-related projects up for inauguration during Ten-Day Dawn celebrations

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Ezzatollah Zarghami, has said a total of 426 projects within the three domains of the ministry will be inaugurated during the Ten-Day Dawn celebrations, which marks the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

Karaj hosting specialized exhibit of handicrafts

TEHRAN – Karaj, the capital of Alborz province, is playing host to a specialized exhibit of handicrafts.

Celebration of traditional craftsmanship: Kilims exhibition coming soon to Harsin

TEHRAN - In a celebration of the rich tradition of Kilims weaving, Harsin, a picturesque town in the western province of Kermanshah, is set to host an exhibition showcasing the exquisite hand-woven floorings that have made the town renowned.