TEHRAN - The vibrant and diverse range of global handicrafts and traditional arts is set to go on show at the 8th Fajr International Handicrafts & Traditional Arts Festival in Tehran.

Organized by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, the event is scheduled to run from February 16 to 20 at Tehran’s iconic Azadi Tower, IRNA reported.

According to organizers, the festival serves as a prestigious platform for master artisans to showcase their finest creations.

With a focus on design, technique, and the use of high-quality raw materials, the event aims to spotlight exemplary works of art while fostering healthy competition among participants, the organizers said.

So far, craftspeople and artisans from 15 countries have registered to exhibit their diverse array of traditional arts and handicrafts.

The event offers a unique opportunity for attendees to witness firsthand the rich artistic legacies and contemporary innovations in the realm of traditional arts.

At present, a total of 13 cities and three villages in Iran have been registered by the World Council of Handicrafts as “world cities of handicrafts”.

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