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2026-02-17 14:46
Siah-Chador weaving in South Khorasan, from nomadic tradition to economic opportunities
TEHRAN--In the vast deserts of eastern Iran, where life is tied to the harsh climate, a long-standing art still breathes; an art that not only creates shelter, but also narrates the history, identity, and sustainability of a culture. Siah-Chador weaving (weaving the black tents) by the nomads of South Khorasan province is on verge of a new development today; a development that can link this indigenous heritage from nomadic habitats to national and even global markets.
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2025-11-02 17:34
Intl. conference opportunity to introduce one of hottest spots on Earth
TERHAN—The Fourth International Lut Desert Tourism Conference will be a unique opportunity to introduce tourism and investment capacities in one of the hottest spots on Earth, said Head of South Khorasan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Seyyed Ahmad Barabadi.
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2025-06-29 18:01
Nehbandan’s ancient windmills to be restored for tourism
TEHRAN—Nehbandan ancient Asbads, traditional vertical-axis windmills used for grain grinding, are to be repaired, a tourism chief of the city has said.
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2024-07-08 17:45
South Khorasan exports nomadic Siah-Chadors to global markets
TEHRAN – Some 70 percent of the Siah-Chadors produced by nomadic artisans in South Khorasan’s Nehbandan county are now being exported to international markets.