Handicraft

Iraq seen as key market for Iranian handicrafts

TEHRAN – Iraq should become a stable destination for Iranian handicraft exports, an Iranian provincial official has said, calling for targeted efforts to turn the neighboring country into a sustainable market for the products.

2026-09-14 17:32

56 cities, 35 villages on Iran’s national list for handicraft hubs

TEHRAN – Iran has so far registered 56 cities and 35 villages as national handicrafts centers, with 18 locations added to the list over the past two years, a tourism ministry official said.

2026-09-12 16:45

Iranian women showcase traditional crafts at BRICS exhibition in New Delhi

TEHRAN – A group of female Iranian artisans highlight skills at a handicraft’s exhibition being held on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

2026-09-05 17:23

Barzin Zarghami appointed deputy minister for handicrafts

TEHRAN – Barzin Zarghami has been appointed deputy for handicrafts and traditional arts at Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts by Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri.

2026-08-24 18:31

Kerman’s Pateh has potential to become global brand: official

TEHRAN – Pateh, a traditional embroidered handicraft deeply rooted in the history and cultural identity of Iran’s Kerman province, has the potential to become a recognized global brand if commercialization, branding and market development are strengthened, a provincial handicrafts official said.

2026-08-14 16:45

$168,000 worth of handicrafts sold along Arbaeen pilgrimage routes

TEHRAN - Handicrafts worth 31 billion tomans, equivalent to about $168,000 at the prevailing open-market exchange rate, were sold at stalls set up along the Arbaeen pilgrimage routes in six Iranian provinces, an official said.

2026-08-09 16:57

Moj Bafi, an ancient weaving tradition in heart of Zagros mountain range

TEHRAN - Deeply rooted in the traditional life of nomadic and rural communities in western Iran, Moj Bafi is a distinctive hand-weaving tradition that reflects the region’s pastoral economy, indigenous textile knowledge and artistic heritage.

Kordestan sets up Arbaeen handicrafts markets along border route

2026-07-28 16:57

Kordestan sets up Arbaeen handicraft markets along border route

TEHRAN – Iran's western Kordestan province has established volunteer service stations, handicrafts markets and tourism promotion programs along routes leading to the Bashmaq border crossing as Arbaeen pilgrims begin traveling to Iraq, provincial officials said on Tuesday.

2026-07-20 17:14

Ilam to showcase historical heritage to Arbaeen pilgrims, official says

TEHRAN – Iran’s western province of Ilam will use the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage to introduce its historical monuments and ancient civilization to domestic and foreign pilgrims passing through the Mehran border crossing, the province’s cultural heritage chief said on Monday.

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei leads congregational prayers at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya in Tehran, while dozens of teenage girls pray behind him in an undated photo. The floor of the hussainiya is covered with traditional Zilou coverings.

2026-07-13 17:07

The story behind Zilou coverings in the martyred Leader’s office

TEHRAN - For years, viewers of official meetings and public ceremonies questioned why the floors of the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya and the office of Iran’s late Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei were covered with blue-and-white Zilou floor coverings rather than precious Persian carpets.

2026-07-13 17:05

Isfahan tourism specialist wins medal at Geneva innovation competition

TEHRAN - An Isfahan-based tourism specialist has won a silver medal at the 6th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions in Switzerland for an artificial intelligence-based tourism platform, a provincial tourism official said on Sunday.

2026-06-27 17:54

Research and creativity essential to preserving traditional pottery painting: ceramic artist

TEHRAN – An Iranian ceramic painter said the long-term survival of traditional pottery painting depends on sustained research, creativity and continuous training, adding that artistic commitment rather than commercial considerations has been the driving force behind her work for more than two decades.

2026-06-20 17:31

Iran showcases culture and handicrafts in Mexico City

TEHRAN – Iran's pavilion at the Chapultepec village cultural exhibition in Mexico City has drown large numbers of visitors, media representatives and cultural figures, showcasing the country's handicrafts, cultural heritage, traditional arts and cuisine, organizers said on Saturday.

2026-06-20 17:30

Malileh Kari of Zanjan: a legacy of Persian silver filigree

TEHRAN – Malileh Kari, the traditional Persian art of silver filigree, is one of Iran’s most distinguished handicrafts and a defining symbol of the northwestern city of Zanjan. Renowned for its delicate craftsmanship and intricate designs, the art has earned the city international recognition and helped secure its place on the global map of traditional arts.

2026-06-19 17:56

66 endangered handicraft disciplines revived over five years, official says

TEHRAN - Iran has revived 66 handicraft disciplines that were at risk of disappearing over the past five years through support measures aimed at preserving traditional knowledge and skills, a senior handicrafts official said.

2026-06-16 18:17

Photo exhibit on Minab’s handicrafts and cultural heritage opens in Tehran

TEHRAN - A photo exhibition highlighting the handicrafts, cultural heritage and social resilience of the southern Iranian city of Minab opened at Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts this week as part of National Handicrafts Week celebrations.

2026-06-15 18:24

Iran plans handicrafts export push, names Isfahan key hub for tourism growth

TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, said on Monday that the government would pursue a program to expand domestic and international markets for handicrafts, increase exports, support artisans and develop a complete value chain for the sector, identifying Isfahan as a central hub for future growth.

2026-06-10 23:47

Traditional Nain Aba weaving receives global geographical indication registration

TEHRAN – The traditional Aba weaving craft of Nain in central Iran has been internationally registered as a geographical indication by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), marking the country's 13th global registration in the field, a senior handicrafts official said.

2026-06-06 16:45

By Hanie Shahrabi

How Persian carpets weave time into art

TEHRAN – Persian carpets are often introduced through familiar ideas: tradition, craftsmanship, heritage, and identity. While these remain essential, they do not fully explain why these objects continue to resonate, specifically with contemporary global audience increasingly attentive to timeless art.

2026-06-04 10:05

Traditional ecological knowledge in Pamnar reflects deep ties between nature and rural life

TEHRAN – The mountainous village of Pamnar in southwestern Iran has preserved a rich body of traditional ecological knowledge shaped by generations of interaction with the natural environment, according to a study by anthropologist Mansoureh Razavi.

2026-06-01 17:26

Minister calls for specialized handicrafts centers to boost urban economies

TEHRAN - Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has called for the establishment of specialized handicrafts centers across major Iranian cities, describing them as a crucial missing link in the marketing and commercialization of products created by artisans and craftspeople.

2026-05-31 17:50

Ancient tombstone motifs inspire new designs for textiles and handicrafts

TEHRAN – Researchers and artists studying the carved motifs of an ancient cemetery near Qale-Shadab mountain, southwestern Iran, say the unique designs found on centuries-old tombstones could provide inspiration for contemporary textile design, handicrafts and local cultural industries.

2026-05-25 20:27

Ilam handicrafts exhibit in Iraq highlights cross-border cultural ties

TEHRAN - An exhibition showcasing handicrafts from Iran’s western province of Ilam was held recently in the Iraqi city of Kut, drawing strong public interest and underscoring growing cultural and economic ties between the neighboring regions, a provincial official said.

2026-05-24 23:13

Community participation drives sustainable tourism in Iran’s Pamenar village

TEHRAN - Nestled in the mountainous Shahiyun district of Dezful in southwestern Iran’s Khuzestan province, the village of Pamenar has emerged as a notable example of community-based sustainable tourism, where residents have combined traditional knowledge, environmental protection, and cultural heritage to create new economic opportunities while preserving their rural identity.

2026-05-03 20:43

Minab school tragedy to be enshrined in national and global memory

TEHRAN - Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts said on Saturday that authorities are mobilizing the country’s full cultural capacity to transform the Minab school tragedy into a lasting national and international memory, outlining plans for a broad campaign spanning arts, media, education and legal action.

2026-04-20 18:32

Support package unveiled to bolster handicrafts sector amid economic pressures

TEHRAN – Iran’s government outlined a support package to strengthen the handicrafts sector and preserve related jobs during a meeting with industry associations and entrepreneurs held on Saturday at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.

Handicrafts artists participate in Intl. Holy Quran Exhibition

2026-02-25 09:59

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