Crafts exhibit spotlights fusion of nomadic, modern styles

TEHRAN – A fusion of traditional and modern principles of designs in women’s wear and personal ornamentation was in the limelight at an exhibit, which came to end on Friday at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex.

“Tabriz event establishes synergy between tourism and handicrafts”

TEHRAN – The Iranian city of Tabriz is concurrently playing host to the 9th National Handicrafts Exhibition and the 1st Tourism Exhibition which is described by the deputy tourism chief as a “synergetic” approach to link traveling with souvenirs and handicrafts.

Suitcase trade exports of handicrafts fetches Iran $99m in year

TEHRAN – Iran earned some $99 million from exporting handicrafts via suitcase trade (allowed for customs-free and tax-free transfer) during the past Iranian calendar year 1397 (ended March 20), the deputy director of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, said on Monday, CHTN reported.

Handicrafts exports up 3%, hit $289 million

Tours to Iran’s world craft hubs in the pipeline

TEHRAN - Iran’s handicrafts exports reached $289 million in the past Iranian calendar year 1397 (ended March 20), showing three percent growth year on year, Pouya Mahmoudian, the deputy director of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, said on Monday, CHTN reported.

Iran makes debut at renowned Révélations

TEHRAN – Ten top Iranian handcrafters are showing skills at the Révélations – Fine Craft and Creation Fair, which is underway at the Grand Palais in Paris.

Iran to hold permanent crafts exhibit in Vienna 

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization is going to set up a permanent handicrafts exhibition in Vienna.

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.

Sadabad hosting “Iran’s Lady” show

TEHRAN – An exhibition of traditional handmade dresses titled “Iran’s Lady” is underway at the Museum of Fine Arts in the Sadabad Cultural-Historical Complex.

Exports of handicrafts up 9.5%, hit $107 million

TEHRAN – Iran’s handicrafts exports reached $107 million in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21), growing 9.5 percent year on year.

Tehran, Tokyo draw co-op roadmap for female crafters

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization and Japan’s Sasakawa Peace Foundation have drafted a roadmap for conducting surveys to assist Iranian craftswomen, CHTN reported.

Cultural heritage body seeks to support craftswomen

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has provided low-interest loans in a bid to support craftswomen who dominate the occupation.

Major handmade carpet expo opens in Tehran

TEHRAN - The 27th Iran Handmade Carpet Exhibition opened its doors to the public on Saturday at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds.

Tehran set to host 30th national crafts exhibit in August

TEHRAN – Craftspeople from every corner of Iran will promote skills in the 30th National Crafts Exhibition, which will open at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground on August 25 and will run until August 31.

Iran forex exemptions to secure handicraft exports

TEHRAN – Iranian exporters of handicrafts are no longer required to exchange their export currencies at the Forex Management Integrated System, locally known as NIMA.

Iran bans imports of foreign handicrafts

TEHRAN – Iran has banned the import of foreign-made handicrafts in a bid to push up sales of domestically-made counterparts.

‘Oud Lajan has potential to become an attractive tourist destination’

TEHRAN – Oud Lajan neighborhood in downtown Tehran has a considerable potential to become an attractive tourist destination, Iran’s tourism chief has said.

Festival to promote usage of handicrafts in construction industry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization will hold a special crafts festival with the aim of spurring the use of handicrafts in decorating high-rise buildings.

Exquisite handicrafts on show at Intl. Holy Quran Exhibition

TEHRAN - A collection of exquisite handicrafts has been put on show on the sidelines of the 26th International Holy Quran Exhibition, which is currently underway at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla. 

CHHTO picks new director for handicrafts

TEHRAN – Pouya Mahmoudian has been appointed as the new deputy director of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization for handicrafts.

Iranian handicrafts to come into sight in World Cup

TEHRAN – Collections of Iranian handicrafts will find their ways to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

CHTHO highlights online handicrafts trade

TEHRAN – The Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization urges exporters and handicrafts retailers to take the best use of online marketing.

Handicraft, carpet exporters target new markets

TEHRAN – Associations of Iranian handicraft and hand-woven carpet exporters are set to form a consortium in a bid to explore new ways of sales and marketing, CHTN reported on November 7.

Iran to be guest of honor at Milan handicrafts expo

TEHRAN – Iran has been named as the guest of honor for the 22nd International Craft Selling Exhibition (L’Artigiano in Fiera), which will be running from December 2 to 10 in Milan, Italy.

Handicraft exports sees ten-fold rise to $2b

TEHRAN – Iran has set a goal to increase the value of handicraft exports per annum to $2 billion by 2021 from currently around $240 million, the director of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) said on Saturday.

Handicraft exhibit to highlight S. Korea-Iran friendship

TEHRAN – An exhibition of Iranian metal handicrafts and artworks will open in Tehran on Monday in close collaboration with South Korean Embassy to mark enduring relations and friendship between the two nations.

Iran’s handicraft exports hit record high in March-July

TEHRAN – Handicrafts exports from Iran hit a record high over the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22, 2017) with 45.4 percent growth in contrast to the same period a year earlier, a tourism official says.

By Afshin Majlesi

Tehran crafts expo: A venue for dialogue

TEHRAN - During a visit to the 28th National Crafts Exhibition on Sunday, I gradually realized that many visitors, craftspeople, exhibitors, entrepreneurs and even officials are in ongoing dialogues, a phenomenon that was seemingly a prevailing feature of the event.

Tehran event to spotlight Tabriz as capital of Islamic tourism

TEHRAN - The 28th National Crafts Exhibition which is to be held in Tehran is set to dedicate a special section to the city of Tabriz which will be the capital of Islamic tourism in 2018.

Tehran set to host national crafts exhibit in August

TEHRAN - Wide-ranging Iranian handcrafts from every corner of the country will be put on show at the 28th National Crafts Exhibition, which will be held at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground from August 23 to 29.

CHTHO to establish countrywide handicrafts kiosks

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization will launch handicrafts kiosks and souvenir shops in major cities and tourist destinations nationwide, IRNA reported on Wednesday.