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2022-11-16 20:00
Varamin opens house of handicrafts
TEHRAN– On Wednesday, a host of local officials and craftspeople officially inaugurated a house of handicrafts in Varamin, an ancient city situated about 30 km southeast of Tehran.
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2022-11-14 18:54
Earthenware, ceramics on view at Tehran show
TEHRAN – An exhibition of clay objects and ceramics, made by 21 Iranian artisans, is currently on show at the premises of the Research Institute for Cultural Heritage and Tourism in Tehran.
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2022-11-13 22:30
French travelers visit lesser-known attractions in southern Iran
TEHRAN— A team of French sightseers has recently toured arrays of lesser-known attractions in the Fahraj county of Fars province, southern Iran.
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2022-11-06 18:49
Gilan handicraft exports stand at $3 million in year
TEHRAN – Handicraft exports from the northern Gilan province reached three million dollars during the past Iranian calendar year 1400 (ended March 20), the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2022-10-25 18:53
Qatar World Cup to host exhibit of Iranian handicrafts
TEHRAN—An exhibition of Iranian handicrafts and traditional arts is planned to be held on the sidelines of the Qatar World Cup, the deputy tourism minister has said.
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2022-10-23 21:00
Toreutics: artistic metalworking passed down from generation to generation
TEHRAN—Toreutics is a traditional form of metalworking in Iran. Despite the lack of a clear history concerning its background, some archaeologists and art historians believe it dates back to the pre-Achaemenid era when there were nomadic Iranians known as the Scythians or Sakas.
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2022-10-09 14:25
Gilan exports $800,000 of handicrafts
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2022-10-08 21:00
From one generation to the next: Jajim of Alasht
TEHRAN - Weaving Jajims, which is an indigenous type of rug woven from cotton or wool, has long been a significant craft in the Alasht village of Savadkuh, Mazandaran province.
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2022-09-14 18:30
Permanent crafts show to run adjacent to Belqeys citadel
TEHRAN - Belqeys citadel, famed as the second-largest mud-brick fortress in Iran, is set to host a permanent handicrafts exhibition in the near future.
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2022-09-09 19:10
Iranian crafters show off skills at Japan gift show
TEHRAN—Five Iranian craftspeople, who are natives of Sistan-Baluchestan province, take part in the 94th Tokyo International Gift Show held in the Japanese capital from September 7 to 9.
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2022-09-07 21:00
2,000 traditional dolls from Iran, other countries on show
TEHRAN—A selection of 2,000 handmade dolls and traditional folk puppets made by craftspeople from Iran and other countries has been put on show at a Tehran exhibition.
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2022-08-31 18:43
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.
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2022-08-31 10:00
A dying craft: Sha’r-bafi is on the verge of extinction
A middle-aged man is working at an old traditional loom for weaving a special colorful textile, which is on the verge of extinction in his hometown of Mashhad, August 27, 2022.
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2022-08-26 21:00
Basketry exhibit opens in Dashtestan
TEHRAN–Collections of basketwork have been put on show at a sales exhibition in Dashtestan, which is famed as a national hub for the ancient craft in southwest Iran.
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2022-08-12 20:39
Handicrafts markets stage special performances on Ashura
TEHRAN— Some 100 handicrafts markets in Tehran played host to special storytelling performances in commemoration of Ashura.
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2022-07-26 21:01
A glimpse of lavishly ornamented carpets of Fars
TEHRAN – Many Iranian cities, towns and villages enjoy global reputation for the intricate designs, lavish colors, and peerless craftsmanship of their ingenious handwoven rugs.
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2022-07-18 20:00
Exquisite rings showcased at Tehran palace complex
TEHRAN – On Monday, an exhibition of rings embossed with various traditional motifs came to an end at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex.
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2022-07-12 20:32
Exquisite rings on show at ministry headquarters
TEHRAN – On Monday, an exhibition of rings embossed with various traditional motifs opened to the public at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in Tehran.
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2022-07-02 20:00
Traditional needlework on show at tourism ministry
TEHRAN – Sets of traditional needlework from northern Iran, called Rashti-duzi by the locals, have been put on show at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in Tehran.
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2022-06-26 21:30
A peek into Iranian art of embroidery
TEHRAN – Iranian art of embroidery, Monjugh-Douzi, has long been applied to ornate clothing, headwears, bags, decorative tableaus, pencil holders, cases of stamps or brushes, belts, and necklaces to name a few. Monjugh-Duzi is the art of sewing Mojugh beads to fabrics.
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2022-06-11 20:30
Seal of Excellence granted to nine Iranian handicrafts
TEHRAN - National Seal of Excellence has recently been granted to nine handicrafts made by artisans who are natives of South Khorasan province.
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2022-06-05 22:01
Tourism minister appoints new deputy for handicrafts
TEHRAN – Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami appointed a new deputy for handicrafts on June 1.
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2022-05-29 21:30
Four Persian carpets measuring 2,000 Sq meters exported to UAE
TEHRAN – Four giant Persian carpets measuring 2,000 Sq meters have recently been exported to the UAE, a customs spokesman said on Saturday.
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2022-05-25 19:07
Iranian artisan honored at Bukhara festival
TEHRAN – On Tuesday, Iranian artisan Ali-Asghar Khaksar was honored at the first International Festival of Gold Embroidery and Jewelry, which was will held in Bukhara, Uzbekistan.
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2022-05-23 19:17
Ancient Shiraz to host WCC General Assembly
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Shiraz has been chosen to host the 39th General Assembly of the World Crafts Council-Asia Pacific Region (WCC-APR) in May 2023.
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2022-05-20 19:00
Masuleh holds workshop on handmade dolls
TEHRAN - On Thursday, the touristic village of Masuleh in northern Iran held a day-long workshop on indigenous dolls in a bid to commemorate International Museum Day.
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2022-05-14 17:50
Iranian crafters to show off skills at Bukhara festival
TEHRAN – A selection of eight Iranian craftspeople and goldsmiths will take part in the first International Festival of Gold Embroidery and Jewelry, which will be held in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, from May 21 to 25.
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2022-05-09 20:30
Tourism ministry hosting exhibit of traditional locks
TEHRAN – A collection of traditional locks has been put on display at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in Tehran.
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2022-04-30 21:41
Tribal festival aims to lift Lorestan tourism
TEHRAN – Lorestan is getting ready to host its fifth edition of the tribal festival aimed to help develop tourism across the western Iranian province.
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2022-04-26 21:29
Sirjan kilims renowned for superior quality and vivid colors
TEHRAN – Kilims have long been used as floor coverings mostly being made by rustic or nomadic folks of the Iranian plateau.