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.

By Afshin Majlesi

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.

Minab to be declared national city of mat weaving, basketry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization plans to give Minab the title of “national city of mat weaving and basketry”, Mehr reported on Saturday.

Permanent handicrafts exhibit to make debut in Ardebil 

TEHRAN – A permanent handicrafts exhibit and marketplace will be constructed in the historical city of Ardebil in northwest Iran, CHTN reported on Wednesday.

Handicrafts exhibit, workshop underway in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN – A sales exhibition of Iranian handicrafts opened its doors to the public on Monday in the port city of Bandar Abbas, southern Iran.

The skill of decorating cloth in Kerman

An artisan completes a stunning piece of embroidery in her home in Kerman, southeastern Iran, June 12, 2018.

Khuzestan handicraft exports seen to rise to $7m

TEHRAN – Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province has set a goal to increase the value of handicraft exports per annum to $7 million within the next three years from currently around $3 million.

70,000 artisans engaged in handicrafts in Kerman

TEHRAN – Some 70,000 artists and artisans are currently working in 60 fields of handicrafts across Kerman province.

Handicrafts sales up 49% during Noruz holidays

TEHRAN – The sales figures for makeshift handicraft markets grew 49 percent during the two-week Noruz holidays, which ended on April 2, in comparison to that of the previous year.

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. 

Handcrafted leatherwear on display at CHHTO

TEHRAN – A patchwork of handcrafted leatherwear has been put on show at the headquarters of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization in Tehran.