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2026-01-03 16:55
Kaleybar handicrafts, a legacy that still exists
TEHRAN--Kaleybar handicrafts and souvenirs are living narratives of Arasbaran culture; a narrative that still exists but needs attention.
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2025-11-19 17:44
Broom weaving skills registered on National Intangible Cultural Heritage list
TEHRAN--The techniques and skills of broom weaving have been registered on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list to identify, introduce, document and protect this craft, said Alireza Izadi, director general for the registration and preservation of cultural heritage at Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
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2025-11-14 17:15
Handicrafts, important capacity for developing experience-based tourism in Kish
TEHRAN—Handicrafts are considered as major potential for boosting the experience-oriented tourism in Kish Island, Hormozgan province, Deputy Minister of Handicrafts Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi has said.
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2025-10-04 17:30
17 buildings registered in list of monuments of historical and cultural value in Mazandaran
TEHRAN -A total of 17 historical monuments were registered on the list of valuable historical and cultural monuments of Mazandaran province, director-general of Mazandaran Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department has said.
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2025-10-03 17:46
Gilan tourism activists honored
TEHRAN--A ceremony to honor the activists, servants, and members of the travel services staff of Gilan province was held in the central hall of Rasht, the capital city of the province on Thursday.
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2025-09-28 19:09
Sistan-Baluchestan handicrafts houses to be launched across Iranian metropolises
TEHRAN—Handicrafts houses of Sistan-Baluchestan Cultural Heritage Department are to be launched in Tehran and several other Iranian metropolises, said Deputy Minister of Handicrafts Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi.
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2025-09-20 17:22
Iran, Iraq to improve ties through tourism roadshow
TEHRAN— Iran-Iraq ties in cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts fields are improving in spite of regional and international crises, Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has said.
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2025-09-19 17:00
Mahdishahr’s self-colored carpets manifest natural wonders
TEHRAN—Mahdishahr’s self-colored carpets are a manifestation of the wonders of nature and the unparalleled art of human hands, which have imprinted the authenticity and identity of a region in their texture and weave.
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2025-09-16 16:40
Persian carpets, among the most beautiful in the world
TEHRAN--Persian carpets and rugs are among the most beautiful in the world and a trip to Iran is incomplete without buying a Persian carpet for your home.
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2025-09-15 16:32
Sistan-Baluchestan needlework, symbol of Iranian authenticity, civilization
TEHRAN—Sistan-Baluchestan’s cultural heritage and handicrafts particularly the needlework made by Baloch women and girls is manifestation of beauty, creativity, and pure culture of Iran, said Fariba Kousari, the veteran actress.
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2025-09-14 17:30
Iranian handicrafts put on view at Thessaloniki exhibit
TEHRAN-- The Iranian Cultural Consultant in Greece announced the display of Iranian handicrafts at the 89th International Fair of Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece, during September 6-14.
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2025-08-19 16:58
High potential for creating global collection of Malayer carpets
TEHRAN—Malayer in Hamedan province, has been the cradle of Iranian art and creativity in carpet weaving since the olden times.
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2024-10-30 22:54
National handicrafts exhibit inaugurated in Kermanshah
TEHRAN- An exhibition of Iranian handicrafts and traditional arts was inaugurated in Kermanshah on Tuesday.
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2024-09-17 18:31
Iran, Turkmenistan to hold joint festival on tourism, handicrafts, and music
TEHRAN - A joint festival highlighting tourist attractions, handicrafts, and music of Iran and Turkmenistan is set to take place from October 22 to 24.
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2024-09-10 18:16
Hamadan’s handicraft exports hit $10 million in five months
TEHRAN - Exports of Hamadan’s handicrafts have generated some $10 million in revenue throughout the very first five months of this Persian calendar year (started on March 20), as revealed by a local official.
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2024-08-25 17:55
Export terminal to beat the drum for Mazandaran’s handicraft
TEHRAN – A dedicated export terminal for handicrafts is set to be established within the Mazandaran free zone, a move aimed at boosting the province’s international trade presence in this sector, according to a local official.
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2024-08-23 17:26
Semnan unveils album showcasing local handicraft
TEHRAN - Semnan province has unveiled a new album of its finest handicrafts, marking a step in promoting local artisans and boosting the visibility of their work.
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2024-08-18 11:00
Iranian handicraft exports surge
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2024-08-17 18:01
Iranian handicraft shines with 53% export surge in Q1
TEHRAN - Iran’s handicraft industry has experienced a remarkable 53% increase in exports during the first quarter of this Persian year (started on March 20), compared to the same period last year, signaling strong international demand, a senior official reported.
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2024-08-12 17:54
Tehran, Ouagadougou move to strengthen handicraft ties
TEHRAN - In a step towards bolstering cultural ties, the ambassador of Burkina Faso to Tehran, has met with the Iranian deputy minister of handicrafts.
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2024-07-29 18:14
Gilan targets foreign handicrafts markets
TEHRAN - In an effort to boost Gilan’s handicraft exports, a group of 25 provincial artisans have traveled to Iraq to promote their handiworks, said a local official.
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2024-07-19 17:22
Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari expands craft markets for tourism’s sake
TEHRAN - To enhance the accessibility of local handicrafts to tourists, Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari’s handicrafts department has launched some new markets and centers this summer, according to a local official.
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2024-07-07 17:48
Sistan-Baluchestan unveils artisanal innovations
TEHRAN - In a significant move to boost the local handicraft industry, Sistan-Baluchestan has launched some innovative products earlier this month.
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2024-07-01 18:09
Intl. handicraft center to be set up within Risbaf Factory
TEHRAN – Breathing new life into Isfahan’s historical Risbaf Factory, which had been closed since the 2000s, an international handicraft center is planned to be established within the business unit.
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2024-06-26 17:57
West Azarbaijan shines bright with $37m of handicrafts export
TEHRAN – Iran’s West Azarbaijan has exported more than $37 million worth of handicrafts in less than three years, a local official made public.
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2024-06-25 17:44
Fars exports $2.5m worth of handicrafts in three years
TEHRAN – Fars province, situated in southwestern Iran, has exported $2.5 million worth of handicrafts in about three years.
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2024-06-18 18:03
Ilam launches handicraft training for conscripts
TEHRAN – Ilam province, situated in western Iran, offers handicraft training to conscripts, enhancing their post-service employment opportunities.
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2024-06-15 18:15
Zanjan sparkles with 16,000 craftspeople
TEHRAN – Available data suggests more than 16,000 artisans have been registered as craftspeople in Zanjan province, a local official said.
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2024-06-15 18:15
Iranshahr to hold needlework festival
TEHRAN - Iranshahr, previously recognized as the national city of needlework, is set to host a festival celebrating this intricate art form.
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2024-06-11 17:30
Lalejin thrives as global pottery hub with hundreds of workshops
TEHRAN – Lalejin, a small town renowned as a world pottery capital, boasts hundreds of active workshops and home studios, providing ample employment for its residents.