Iranian handicrafts

2026-02-21 17:53

Mazandaran exports 4,500 handicraft items to Uzbekistan and Germany

TEHRAN – Mazandaran province exported 4,500 handicraft items to Uzbekistan and Germany, a provincial official said on Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2024-08-18 11:00

Iranian handicraft exports surge

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.