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2023-03-15 18:43
Tehran hosts crafts exhibit dedicated to self-sacrifice culture
TEHRAN – A handicraft exhibition aimed to spotlight self-sacrifice and martyrdom culture opened its doors to the public at Tehran’s Reza Abbasi Museum on Monday.
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2023-03-10 18:22
Nature lovers mark daffodils in Marzanabad
TEHRAN–An open-air festival brought together thousands of nature lovers in Marzanabad on Wednesday to mark daffodils, which symbolize the eye in Iranian culture.
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2023-03-10 18:18
Crafters to hold major exhibits during Noruz
TEHRAN – Hundreds of local craftspeople will be holding major exhibitions of their works during Noruz, the two-week Persian new year holiday, which officially starts on March 21.
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2023-02-28 22:02
Zanjan university hosts workshop on handmade jewelry
TEHRAN – Islamic Azad University played host to a workshop on handmade decorations and jewelry on Tuesday.
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2023-02-27 23:46
Rasht goes one step further to become a world city of handicrafts
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Rasht is now one step closer to being recognized as a world city of handicrafts, a status given by the World Crafts Council, a local tourism director has said.
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2023-02-26 18:33
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.
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2023-02-19 19:05
WCC chief to visit Tehran
TEHRAN - World Crafts Council Director Saad Hani Al-Qaddumi will travel to Tehran on February 22.
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2023-02-15 20:30
Bafq named national city of mat weaving
TEHRAN – Bafq, an ancient town in Yazd province, has recently been registered as a hub of mat weaving, YJC reported on Wednesday.
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2023-02-11 20:30
Alasht jajims offer original designs, vibrant colors
TEHRAN - The village of Alasht in Savadkuh, Mazandaran province, is famous for its Jajim weaving. For centuries, it has been a tradition that daughters learn from their mothers, and has been passed down from one generation to the next.
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2023-02-06 23:21
Turkmen needlework, lavishly-illustrated manuscripts on show at Tehran exhibit
TEHRAN – Examples of Turkmen needlework along with some richly-illustrated manuscripts from Khavaran-Nameh have been put on show at the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.
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2023-02-01 21:30
Bazaar of handicrafts opened in Birjand
TEHRAN – On Tuesday evening, a sales exhibition of handicrafts was officially inaugurated in Birjand, the capital of South Khorasan province.
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2023-01-29 18:37
Tehran fair to boost synergy among tourism, handicraft sectors
TEHRAN – The Iranian capital is getting prepared to host a national tourism fair concurrent with a handicraft exhibit aimed at boosting synergy among the two consistent sectors.
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2023-01-28 20:30
Crafters from twelve provinces gather for exhibit
TEHRAN – On Saturday, crafters from twelve Iranian provinces came together in Gilanegharb to start a ten-day sales exhibition in the western city.
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2023-01-27 20:00
INCC reaffirms support for hand-woven carpet industry
TEHRAN– Iran National Carpet Center has reaffirmed support for Iran's hand-woven carpet business to boost exports and generate extra employment opportunities.
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2023-01-25 22:30
Sales exhibit to showcase handicrafts, souvenirs from across Iran
TEHRAN – A sales exhibition of countrywide Iranian handicrafts and souvenirs is scheduled to open in the northern city of Amol, Mazandaran province.
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2023-01-23 19:30
Fitur 2023: Persepolis, Hafezieh main themes reflected by Iran pavilion
TEHRAN – Iran's pavilion at Fitur 2023 installed mockups of the UNESCO-registered Persepolis and Hafezieh, where illustrious Persian poet Hafez is laid to rest, as its main themes during the five-day event that came to an end on January 22 in Madrid.
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2023-01-21 22:49
Hamedan to stage major winter festival
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Hamedan is organizing a huge winter festival, scheduled to be held from February 13 to March 8.
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2023-01-18 22:00
Handicraft sales fall to near zero as currency slides to new low
TEHRAN - Handicraft sales in Isfahan have dropped to near zero as Iranian currency slides to a new low over the past couple of weeks, IMNA quoted Isfahan’s head of the handicrafts union as saying on Wednesday.
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2023-01-11 19:22
Shiraz fair puts spotlight on travel destinations, indigenous arts
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2023-01-08 23:20
Zanjan ceremony marks indigenous art of knifemaking
TEHRAN– On Saturday, a host of indigenous craftspeople and cultural heritage officials in Zanjan hold a special ceremony to mark knifemaking skills passed down from generation to generation in the west-central Iranian city.
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2023-01-08 19:07
Lorestan home to 700 traditional kilim-weaving workshops
TEHRAN – On Saturday, Lorestan’s tourism chief said the western Iranian province is home to some 700 traditional weaving workshops dedicated to kilim carpets.
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2022-12-28 18:17
Isfahan: crown jewel of Iran’s handicraft industry
TEHRAN — Isfahan is sometimes referred to as the crown jewel of Iran’s handicraft industry, where its artisans do their best to safeguard know-how passed down from generation to generation.
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2022-12-24 22:00
Ghalamzani: Persian expertise for engraving metal objects
TEHRAN – Ghalamzani is the splendid art of engraving superb designs on various kinds of metals such as copper, brass, silver, and gold by the means of carving chisels.
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2022-12-21 21:30
Earthenware, ceramics on show at tourism ministry headquarters
TEHRAN – On the occasion of Yalda night, a solo exhibition featuring sets of ceramics and earthenware is on view at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism in Tehran.
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2022-12-21 19:07
Isfahan home to the delicate art of filigree
TEHRAN - Many skilled artisans who work in the delicate craft of filigree can be found in Isfahan. Let’s see how Isfahani artists give life to silver strings.
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2022-12-18 21:39
A joyous reunion in celebration of autumn gold
TEHRAN —People walk past colorful trees attending a local festival of traditional handicrafts and cultural events at Qa'em Park, southwest Tehran, on December 17, 2022.
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2022-11-30 20:30
Crafters showcasing works at Carpet Museum
TEHRAN – A sales exhibition featuring works made by 53 Iranian craftspeople has opened to the public at the Carpet Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.
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2022-11-29 22:19
Tehran exhibit showcasing ornaments made of semi-precious stones
TEHRAN – An exhibition of handmade personal ornaments made of semi-precious stones has opened to the public at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in Tehran.
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2022-11-27 20:28
Qatar World Cup: Bushehr handicrafts on view for soccer fans
TEHRAN – Bushehr crafters have put on show expertise in Doha where World Cup matches are currently underway.
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2022-11-23 20:00
Crafters show off skills on Kharg island
TEHRAN – A handicrafts exhibition has opened to the public on Kharg island where locals show off skills inherited from generation to generation.