TEHRAN--Zahra Aslani, a ceramic artist from Ardabil, qualified for the second time for the International Pottery Forum and the International Festival of Handicrafts in the city of Rishtan, Uzbekistan.

According to Miras Arya (CHTN), Towhid Delavar-Qavam, the tourism chief of Ardabil province, said that the international event will be held from September 18-20.

An official invitation from the Uzbekistan Minister of Culture and Arts has been sent to the Ardabili artist after the works were judged. 

Delavar-Qavam emphasized that the Uzbekistan World Handicrafts Festival is one of the most important handicraft events in the world. The International Pottery Forum is held simultaneously with this festival in one of the most important and oldest pottery production centers, the city of Rishtan, and Zahra Aslani will attend this forum for the second time, he pointed out.

He said that over 30,000 artisans are involved in 60 artistic fields across Ardabil province. 

The origins of Persian ceramic and pottery techniques trace back over several millennia to ancient Persia, with archaeological evidence dating as far back as 4,000 BCE. These methods reflect a rich cultural heritage that significantly influenced regional art and craftsmanship. Persian pottery became a symbol of social status, religious expression, and artistic innovation, evolving through various dynasties and empires.

The influence of Persian craftsmanship spread across adjoining civilizations via trade routes such as the Silk Road, thus shaping global ceramic practices. Today, studying these techniques illuminates Persia’s contribution to the history of ancient technology and highlights the enduring legacy of Persian cultural and artistic ingenuity.

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