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.

A selection of 170 works from 21 artists has been put on show at the exhibit with turns the spotlight on 50 years of Iranian pottery and associated arts, Mehr reported on Saturday.  

Iran ranks first in the world for the number of cities and towns registered with the World Crafts Council with 14 entries, followed by China with seven, Chile with four, and India with three.

In January 2020, the cities of Shiraz, Malayer, and Zanjan and the village of Qassemabad were designated by the WCC- Asia-Pacific Region, putting Iran’s number of world crafts cities and villages from ten to 14.

Shiraz was named a “world city of [diverse] handicrafts.”Malayer was made a global hub for carved wood furniture. Zanjan gained the title of a “world city” of filigree. The village of Qassemabad, which is nationally known for its traditional costumes, was also promoted to a global hub for handicrafts.

Potteries, ceramics, handwoven textiles, glassware, leatherware, woodwork as well as personal ornamentations with precious and semi-precious gemstones, are traditionally exported to Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany, the U.S., the UK, and other countries.

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