Festival of Iranian tribes kicks off in Bojnurd

TEHRAN – A festival of Iranian tribes, alongside a handicrafts and souvenirs exhibition, officially opened on Monday evening in the scenic Besh Qardash area of Bojnurd, the capital of North Khorasan province in northeastern Iran.

Tribal crafts exhibit underway in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN – A tribal festival featuring a variety of nationwide Iranian handicrafts and souvenirs has opened to the public in Bandar Abbas, an ancient port city in southern Iran.

Traditional attire of lur ethnic group made national heritage

TEHRAN - The traditional attire of Lur women and men has been inscribed on Iran’s National Intangible Heritage List.

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.

30% of Iran’s handicrafts made by nomadic communities

TEHRAN – Some 30% of Iran’s handicrafts are produced by its nomadic communities, according to Mojtaba Mizban, the deputy of infrastructure development at the Nomads Affairs Organization of Iran.

Fahraj festival to celebrate National Day of Villages and Tribes

TEHRAN – Tomorrow, a festival celebrating the National Day of Villages and Tribes will be held in Fahraj county of Kerman province, southern Iran.

Kerman to launch museum of nomadic carpets

TEHRAN - Kerman province will establish a museum of nomadic rugs and handicrafts, in collaboration with the private sector, said a local official.

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.

Nomadic arts: discover rich tradition of Gabbeh carpets

TEHRAN - Gabbeh is a simple and colorful hand-knotted textile with a pile of long threads. It is exclusively made by the nomadic people of southern Iran and is used as a floor covering.

Ardabil to host 2nd festival dedicated to Shahsevan nomads

TEHRAN – The second edition of a tribal festival dedicated to Shahsevan nomads will be held in Ardabil province on April 25 and 26.

By Elahe Seyfodin

Timeless art of making traditional felt hats: enduring legacy of Iran’s nomadic culture

As the first light of dawn graces the sky with hues of gold, a familiar scene unfolds in an old neighborhood of Isfahan. In a modest workshop, the master artisan Aliakbar awakens to begin his daily ritual. His hands, weathered by years of dedication, deftly navigate the intricacies of Kolah Namadi making, a craft passed down through generations.

Tourist camps to transform Tehran’s nomadic landscape

TEHRAN – On Monday, the head of the tribal affairs office in Tehran province said his office is preparing a plan to stimulate tribal tourism and uplift the economic prospects of nomadic communities across the Tehran province.

Tourism minister praises unity among Iranian nomads, ethnic groups

TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister on Friday expressed admiration for the national unity that exists among Iranian nomads and ethnic groups.

Exhibit dedicated to nomadic life opens in Tehran

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, an exhibition dedicated to nomadic lifestyle, handicrafts, souvenirs, and tourism appeals opened in Tehran.

Intl. festival of Iranian nomads & tribal economy opens in northern Iran

TEHRAN – On Monday, the 16th edition of an international festival of Iranian nomads & tribal economy was launched in the ancient city of Gorgan, northern Iran, among a crowd of various tribes and curious visitors.

Handmade Iranian dolls on view in Japan

TEHRAN – Collections of handmade dolls and puppets from every corner of Iran have been put on show at an exhibition held in Japan’s Tama.

Nomads go to tent schools

Nomads in western Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province set up schools in tents when they move from place to place.

Iranian nomads launch major tourism festival

TEHRAN – َOn Monday, tens of nomads from various Iranian provinces launched a major festival to highlight their cultural heritage and tourism magnetism.

Nomads gather for book reading   

The third gathering of nomads in the southern Fars province for the purpose of book reading was held on Saturday, November 11.

Nomadic carpets to go on view at Tehran museum

TEHRAN – A collection of rarely-seen carpets woven by Iranian tribespeople will go on show at the Carpet Museum of Iran.

An exhibition to promote rural development 

Villagers and nomads participated in an exhibition titled “Roosta Abad”, literally meaning “The Developed Village” which was held in Tehran from October 4-10.

National Day of Village and Nomads

Villagers and nomads play a vital role in the political, economic, and social developments of Iran.

UNESCO-listed needlework prosperous in northern Iran

TEHRAN—The skill of Turkmen-style needlework, which has been passed down from generation to generation for centuries, is still practiced by hundreds of craftspeople in Golestan province, northern Iran.

Tourism official calls for closer ties among Iran nomads

TEHRAN – Lorestan province’s tourism chief has stressed the need to strengthen cultural ties between the nomadic tribes of Iran.

House of tribes set to be launched in Tehran

TEHRAN – Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex is set to launch a space dedicated to Iranian tribes and ethnic communities, Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili said on Monday.

Tourism minister attends tribal festival

TEHRAN – On Wednesday evening, Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami attended the opening ceremony of a tribal festival in Yasuj, southwest Iran.