By Afshin Majlesi

Cultural heritage is a voice against hostile narratives, Iran tourism minister says

TEHRAN – In a press conference held on Tuesday afternoon, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, along with his deputies, addressed the ministry’s role in shaping cultural resilience during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel.

Craft school licenses are only given to top artisans

TEHRAN—The Deputy Minister of Handicrafts has said the training field in handicrafts has been handed over to the private sector and the permit for launching specialized handicrafts schools are only issued for top artisans.

Rescue plan for handicrafts sector under compilation

TEHRAN – The Deputy Minister of Handicrafts has said, “We are compiling a rescue plan for handicrafts sector to cover various areas particularly in economic field.”

Fajr Festival of Handicrafts to showcase works from 20 countries

TEHRAN—The 9th Fajr Festival of Handicrafts, known as Sarv-e Simin, will take place in Tehran from February 20 to 24. It will feature a selection of works from 20 countries.

Nowruz 1404: handicraft exhibits to be set up at city entrances, border crossings

TEHRAN - Iran plans to establish handicraft sales exhibitions at railway stations, city entrances, and border crossings across the country during the Nowruz 1404 holidays.

Tehran to host 9th Fajr Intl. Handicrafts and Traditional Arts Festival

TEHRAN - The 9th Fajr International Handicrafts and Traditional Arts Festival, widely known as Sarv-E Simin (“Silver Cypress”), is set to take place in Tehran from February 21 to 24, 2025, celebrating Iran’s rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship.

Iranian handicrafts cultural ambassadors to the world, says deputy minister

TEHRAN – On Friday, Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi, the deputy minister of handicrafts at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, highlighted the vital role of crafts in promoting the nation’s artistic and cultural heritage.

Tehran, Ouagadougou move to strengthen handicraft ties

TEHRAN - In a step towards bolstering cultural ties, the ambassador of Burkina Faso to Tehran, has met with the Iranian deputy minister of handicrafts.

4 villages, 3 cities named national handicraft hubs

TEHRAN – On Sunday, the national registration of four Iranian villages and three cities as handicraft hubs was announced by Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, the deputy minister of handicrafts and traditional arts.

Iran sees growth in handicraft exports, reaching $450 million

TEHRAN - Iran's handicraft exports, excluding jewelry and suitcase exports, reached $450 million in the past Persian year (ended on March 19), according to the deputy minister for handicrafts.

Iranian artisans showcase skills at Expo 2024

TEHRAN - Tens of Iranian craftspeople showed off their skills as a marketing opportunity at the 6th International Export Potential Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran Expo 2024), which was held in Tehran from April 27 to May 1.

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.

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.

Reviving traditional arts crucial for handicraft industry, deputy minister says

TEHRAN – Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, Iran's deputy minister for handicrafts, has stressed on the importance of reviving traditional arts and creating new products to promote the handicraft industry. 

Iranian deputy minister doubles as WCC-APR deputy chief

TEHRAN – Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, who serves as Iran’s deputy minister for handicrafts, has been selected as the deputy director for the World Crafts Council-Asia-Pacific Region.

Iran, Saudi Arabia officials explore ways to boost tourism

TEHRAN—Deputy tourism ministers from Iran and Saudi Arabia have exchanged views on possible ways to re-establish and deepen tourism ties between the two neighbors after more than seven years of diplomatic estrangement.

Iranian potters showing off skills at Kokand festival

TEHRAN—Iranian potters are showcasing their delicate works at the 2nd Kokand Handicrafts Festival, which is running from Spe. 21 to 23 in the ancient Uzbek city.

Tehran to launch handicraft museum offering insights into Muharram rituals

TEHRAN —Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, the deputy minister for handicrafts, has publicized plans to establish a special handicraft museum dedicated to Muharram mourning rituals.

Handicrafts export, a favorable substitute for oil, deputy minister says

TEHRAN – Exporting handicrafts has great potential to become a very profitable alternative to relying on oil exports, the deputy tourism minister has said. 

Iran’s handicraft exports stand at $400m in 10 months

TEHRAN - The value of Iran’s handicrafts exports stood at $400 million during the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year 1401 (Mar. 21, 2022 – Jan. 20, 2023), the deputy tourism minister has said.

Fajr festival exhibits well-made handicrafts

TEHRAN – A collection of selected handmade artworks made by Iranian artisans and craftspeople is currently on show at the 7th edition of the Fajr handicrafts festival, which officially opened to the public on Wednesday at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.

50 cities and villages nominated for national handicraft status

TEHRAN–A total of 50 Iranian cities, towns, and villages have been nominated for winning national handicraft status, the deputy tourism minister said on Wednesday.

Deputy minister sees handicrafts as cultural ambassadors

TEHRAN – Creating handicrafts is a significant way of spreading culture, the new deputy tourism minister for handicrafts Maryam Jalali Dehkordi has said.