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2025-05-14 15:27
Nationwide handicrafts event to take place in Yazd
TEHRAN—The director-general of Yazd Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department said a major handicrafts exhibition will be held at Yazd International Exhibition Center from May 20-24, with 300 stalls arranged to be set up.
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2025-04-22 17:56
Yazd recognized as world city of traditional jewelry by World Crafts Council
TEHRAN – The historic city of Yazd has been officially designated as the world city of traditional and handcrafted jewelry by the World Crafts Council (WCC), marking another significant international cultural achievement for Iran.
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2025-03-03 18:13
WCC Seals of Excellence granted to Iranian handicrafts
TEHRAN – The World Crafts Council has conferred Seals of Excellence on three works handcrafted by natives of Fars province in southern Iran, the provincial tourism chief announced Monday.
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2025-02-28 18:34
Iran’s handicraft exports reach $224 million in year
TEHRAN - Iran has exported $224 million worth of handicrafts during the current Persian calendar year (started on March 20, 2024), with an equal amount estimated to have been exported through suitcase trade, according to the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
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2025-02-25 18:07
Fajr Handicrafts Festival concludes with praise for Iran’s cultural heritage
TEHRAN - The 9th International Fajr Handicrafts Festival, also known as Sarv-e Simin, concluded on Monday evening at Milad Tower in Tehran, with high-ranking officials emphasizing the significance of Iran’s cultural heritage and handicrafts industry.
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2025-02-24 16:38
Yazd eyes global recognition for traditional jewelry
TEHRAN - The ancient city of Yazd, already a UNESCO World Heritage site, is now being considered for designation as a World City of Traditional and Handcrafted Jewelry by the World Crafts Council (WCC).
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2025-01-28 18:07
Qasemabad: a village woven with tradition and color
TEHRAN – Situated in the rural district of Rudsar county in Gilan province, south of the Caspian Sea, Qasemabad is a village synonymous with lush nature and craftsmanship. For centuries, it has been celebrated for its unique tradition of weaving Chador Shab, a vibrant, geometrically patterned fabric that represents both artistic heritage and daily life in northern Iran.
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2024-11-13 17:50
By Afshin Majlesi
National handicrafts exhibit opens in Tehran amid calls for cultural, economic synergy
TEHRAN - Iran’s 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition opened today in Tehran amid calls for cultural preservation and economic strength.
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2024-11-02 17:46
Tehran to host 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition
TEHRAN - The 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition is set to take place at the Tehran International Permanent Fairgrounds from November 13 to 16, bringing together hundreds of artisans, craftspeople, and nomadic artists from across Iran.
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2024-10-29 08:26
Rafsanjan exhibit to welcome artisans from 31 provinces
TEHRAN - Rafsanjan, an ancient city in the southern Kerman province, will host a major handicraft exhibition, showcasing traditional arts and crafts from 31 provinces across Iran.
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2024-10-02 17:50
Dorud handicrafts on show at ministry headquarters in Tehran
TEHRAN - A special exhibition showcasing the handcrafted works of artisans from Dorud county in Lorestan province is held at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism in Tehran, according to Lorestan’s deputy for handicrafts.
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2024-09-23 18:26
Izeh capable of becoming world city of Kilims, handicrafts expert says
TEHRAN - Izeh, a city in southwestern Iran, has considerable scope to be recognized globally for its rich tradition of kilim weaving.
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2024-09-13 18:28
Lalejin to celebrate 8th anniversary as world pottery hub
TEHRAN - The eighth annual festival celebrating Lalejin’s designation as a global hub for pottery by the World Crafts Council is set to take place with a series of events aimed at showcasing the rich tradition of pottery-making in the city.
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2024-06-29 18:02
Exquisite historical carpets put on show in Tabriz
TEHRAN - On Friday, two antique carpets, transferred from London to Tabriz, were put on view in the ancient city where they were woven some two centuries ago.
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2024-06-28 17:12
From tradition to global recognition: discover Qasemabad textiles
TEHRAN - Qasemabad, an old village in northern Iran, is a vibrant gem recognized globally as the World Village of Chador-Shab Weaving by the World Handicrafts Council.
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2024-06-12 17:32
Minister highlights ‘unique diversity’ of Iranian handicrafts
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has said the country boasts nearly 300 distinct fields of handicrafts, a diversity unparalleled globally.
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2024-06-08 18:47
By Afshin Majlesi
Tehran conference celebrates World Handicrafts Day
TEHRAN - On Saturday, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts hosted a grand event commemorating World Handicrafts Day.
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2024-05-22 17:28
WCC president extends condolences over martyrdom of Iranian president
TEHRAN - The President of the World Crafts Council (WCC), Sa’ad al-Qaddumi, has expressed profound condolences following the martyrdom of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash.
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2024-04-15 18:15
2m visits paid to handicraft workshops in Nowruz holidays
TEHRAN - Handicraft workshops across Iran welcomed a staggering two million visits, during the Nowruz (Persian New Year) holidays from March 19 to April 1, an official with the tourism ministry said.
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2024-03-11 17:52
Eight Iranian crafters honored at WCC-APR
TEHRAN – In a distinguished event, held in China, eight accomplished artisans hailing from Iran have emerged as the standout figures selected by the World Crafts Council-Asia Pacific Region (WCC-APR).
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2024-01-28 18:37
By Afshin Majlesi
Fajr festival: a global showcase of artistry and tradition in Tehran
TEHRAN - Tehran is to host a major international handicrafts festival, aimed to signal a message of intergenerational connection in the realm of traditional arts and crafts.
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2024-01-13 17:51
Handicraft exports from West Azarbaijan reach $10 million in nine months
TEHRAN – The deputy of handicrafts at West Azarbaijan’s tourism directorate announced that handicraft exports from the province have reached $10 million during the current year's nine months.
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2024-01-10 17:47
Fajr Intl. Handicrafts & Traditional Arts Festival set to grace Tehran with global artistry
TEHRAN - The vibrant and diverse range of global handicrafts and traditional arts is set to go on show at the 8th Fajr International Handicrafts & Traditional Arts Festival in Tehran.
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2024-01-05 17:31
Mayor unveils plans to boost handicraft industry in Iranian capital
TEHRAN – On Thursday, Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani unveiled plans for the forthcoming [Iranian calendar] year, aiming to transform the handicraft sector in the Iranian capital.
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2023-12-20 17:51
Softness and craftsmanship: Tow Bafi's legacy in Khorashad village
TEHRAN - Tow Bafi, an ancient craft deeply rooted in Khorashad village, a part of the Birjand region in South Khorasan province, holds a prominent position in the realm of traditional handicrafts.
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2023-11-29 17:34
Qazvin craftswomen demonstrate skills
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, a local exhibit dedicated to craftswomen and female artisans was launched in the ancient city of Qazvin, which is situated in west-central Iran.
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2023-11-20 17:35
Iran set to expand handicraft exports, deputy minister says
TEHRAN – Iran is set to strengthen the export of handicrafts and works of Persian art, the deputy minister for handicrafts said on Sunday.
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2023-11-06 17:28
Textile history museum inaugurated in Kashan
TEHRAN – On Monday, Kashan’s first Persian textile history museum was inaugurated in the oasis Iranian city that is registered as a world city of traditional textiles.
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2023-10-28 17:59
Textile history museum inaugurated in northern Iran
TEHRAN – On Friday, the first Persian textile history museum in northern Iran was inaugurated, Gilan province’s tourism chief said.
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2023-09-24 17:59
By Afshin Majlesi
Discover the rich artistry of Lalejin’s clay pottery
TEHRAN—Lalejin, a small town in west-central Iran, has magnificently carved a niche for itself as a world-renowned hub for pottery and potters, making it a must-visit destination for any lover of art and culture.