south khorasan

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  • Chekan 2026-02-21 17:58

    South Khorasan embroidery, a story from tree of life to auspicious knots

    TEHRAN—A kind of traditional embroidery known as Chekan-duzi in the city of Seh Qaleh in South Khorasan province, has been telling the story of life, beliefs, and tastes of the desert people for more than 150 years with symbolic patterns such as the ‘tree of life’ and auspicious knots.

  • Siah 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.

  • South Khorasan 2026-01-27 17:35

    Traditional dessert-making ritual in South Khorasan added to tourism events calendar

    TEHRAN - The traditional ritual of making Kaf, a local sweet dessert in South Khorasan province in eastern Iran, has been added to Iran’s national tourism events calendar, officials said.

  • Culinary tourism, an overlooked potential of South Khorasan 2026-01-23 17:23

    Culinary tourism, an overlooked potential of South Khorasan

    TEHRAN - South Khorasan province is home to a wide range of traditional foods that, despite their simplicity, reflect rich diversity and authentic flavors shaped by local climate and lifestyle. These culinary traditions offer significant but largely overlooked potential for the development of culinary tourism.

  • Khosf 2025-12-23 17:33

    Restoration of historical texture of Khosf a successful model

    TEHRAN--A pilot project has been implemented in Khosf county, South Khorasan province, with the aim of strengthening the role of the people in protection of the historical texture and revival of traditional restoration methods during current Iranian year.

  • Rayen 2025-12-05 17:44

    First ‘Kerman to Rayen’ tourist train departs

    TEHRAN--The first tourist train departed from Kerman station to Rayen on Thursday. An action that marks the beginning of a new chapter in the development of travel infrastructure, strengthening the sustainable tourism, and creating new experiences for tourists in the southeast of the country.

  • Lut Desert 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.

  • Polish 2025-10-31 17:04

    Polish tourists to travel to Lut Desert

    TEHRAN—Some 11 polish tourists are to travel to Lut Desert, a UNESCO World Heritage site, during November 7-16, said Mohammad Arab, the deputy head of South Khorasan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department.

  • Iran pushes for UNESCO recognition of its ancient windmills 2025-09-07 17:39

    Iran pushes for UNESCO recognition of its ancient windmills

    TEHRAN – Iran is seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for its centuries-old Asbads, traditional vertical-axis windmills primarily located in South Khorasan province, a senior official underlined on Saturday.