Muscat exhibit takes a look at crafts by Iranians

TEHRAN – Several Iranian crafters promoted their works at a Muscat exhibition, which ran from March 10 to 13 at the Sahwa Park of the Omani capital.

Enameled works on show in Tehran

TEHRAN - An exhibit, featuring collections of enameled works by 15 Iranian crafters, has opened doors to the public in Tehran’s Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex, IRNA reported.

Tehran to host handicrafts exhibit days before Noruz

TEHRAN - Hundreds of artisans from across Iran will show their works at a major sales exhibition, which will be held days before Noruz, the new Iranian year, at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds.

Over 2m Iranian artisans engaged in handicrafts

TEHRAN – More than two million artisans are currently working in various fields of handicrafts across Iran, deputy director of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has said.

Meybod celebrates becoming world city for Zilou

TEHRAN – On Monday, Meybod celebrated becoming a world city for Zilou, a traditional type of floor covering commonly woven across the central Iranian city and its outskirts.

Crafters promoting skills at Kerman exhibit

TEHRAN – Craftspeople from all 31 provinces of the country are attending a specialized handicrafts exhibition, which will be running through February 18 in the southeastern city of Kerman.

By Afshin Majlesi

Kashmir’s splendors, arts and cuisine come to Iran in exhibit

TEHRAN – The Economic Cooperation Organization Cultural Institute observed Kashmir Solidarity Day on Tuesday by hosting a walk-through exhibition, which showcases arts and cuisine as well as photos of natural beauties of the Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Handicrafts exports up 11%, hit $190 million

TEHRAN – Iran’s handicrafts exports reached $190 million in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2018), showing 11 percent growth year on year.

Tehran to host major crafts exhibit

TEHRAN – The 3rd Fajr handicrafts festival, which brings together works from all over Iran, will be held at the Iranian Artists Forum in downtown Tehran from February 1 to 12.

‘Needlework’ a common craft in southern Iran

A woman completes patterns of needlework on a traditional dress in Jask, a port city in southern Iran, January 26, 2019.

CHHTO exhibits modern and postmodern ceramics

TEHRAN - A patchwork of ceramics, crafted upon modern and postmodern philosophies, has been put on show at the headquarters of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization in Tehran.

Ashtian’s handmade soap added to national heritage list

TEHRAN - The centuries-old art of soap making in Ashtian, a city in west-central Iran, has been registered on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Iranian province exports $1.25b of wool felt in 5 years 

TEHRAN - Wool felt exports from Iran’s Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province reached $1.250 billion during the Iranian calendar years 1391-96 (March 2012- March 2017), provincial tourism chief has said.

Works by female crafters on show in Ardebil

TEHRAN – An exhibit of handicrafts, featuring works by female crafters and entrepreneurs, is currently underway in Ardebil, northwestern Iran.

Over 700 crafters in Yazd engage in traditional ornamentation

TEHRAN – Over 700 artisans are currently working as goldsmiths, crafting traditional ornamentation in Yazd province, central Iran.

Exhibit to highlight ‘Iranian Home’

TEHRAN – “Iranian Home”, an approach that embeds traditional handicrafts in modern homes, will come under the spotlight at the 9th International Exhibition of Midex in Tehran.

Iranian crafters to exhibit skills in Milan

TEHRAN – Several Iranian crafters are to attend the 2019 edition of HOMI Milano international fair, which will be held in the Italian city from 25 to 28.

Kermanshah exports $8m of handicrafts in 6 months

TEHRAN - Handicrafts exports from Kermanshah province reached $8 million during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2018).

Kermanshah to host national craft workshop

TEHRAN – Kermanshah province’s cultural heritage department is scheduled to hold a four-day national craft workshop from January 8 to 11, 2019.

Iranian handicrafts on show in Beirut

TEHRAN – An exhibition of Iranian handicrafts has opened its doors to the public in Beirut, Lebanon.

Semnan hosting crafts exhibit

TEHRAN – Crafters from 10 provinces are taking part in a national handicrafts sales exhibit which is being held in the city of Semnan.

Iranian handicrafts, souvenirs to go on show in Iraq

TEHRAN – A major sales exhibition of Iranian handicrafts and souvenirs will open on December 26 in the Iraqi city of Sulaymaniyah and will run until January 5, 2019.

East Azarbaijan exports $4.3m of handicrafts

TEHRAN – Handicrafts exports from East Azarbaijan province reached some $4.3 million during the previous Iranian calendar year 1396 (ended March 2018), CHTN reported. 

“L’Artigiano in Fiera”: Iranian crafters show skills in Milan

TEHRAN – A select of Iranian artisans are in Milan, Italy, demonstrating skills at the 23rd International Craft Selling Exhibition (L’Artigiano in Fiera), which is running from December 1 to 9.

Pomegranate festival kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN – Yesterday, a major pomegranate festival, featuring various traditions from across the country, opened to the public at the Eshraq Cultural Center, northeast Tehran.

Iranian handicrafts to go on show in Beirut

TEHRAN – Iran’s cultural heritage body is going to launch a handicrafts exhibit in Beirut in late Iranian calendar month of Azar (mid-December).

Artisans to promote skills in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN – Crafters from all Iranian provinces will promote skills in an exhibit, which opens today in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas.

New Iranian cities, village named world craft hubs

TEHRAN – An Iranian village and two cities have been named world craft hubs by the World Crafts Council - Asia Pacific Region (WCC-APR), Iran tourism chief announced on Monday.

Tehran, Sofia discuss ways to deepen tourism ties

TEHRAN – Iranian Vice President Ali-Asghar Mounesan has discussed ways with his Bulgarian counterpart Iliana Iotova to expand tourism ties.

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.