TEHRAN - An exhibition showcasing Iran’s exquisite handicrafts took place in the Grand Hotel Sofia, located in the Bulgarian capital.

Visitors, including foreign political representatives, Bulgarian government officials, artists, scholars, and Iranian enthusiasts, explored various Islamic and Iranian crafts such as Khatam, silverwork, carpets, and enamelwork.

Also, diplomats from South Korea, Greece, Estonia, China, Russia, Qatar, Oman, and the UAE, along with representatives from Japan, Bosnia, Romania, North Macedonia, Spain, Serbia, and other countries, marveled at the richness of Iranian craftsmanship, contributing to the vibrant cultural exchange between Iran and Bulgaria.

Currently, a total of 13 cities and three villages in Iran have been registered by the World Council of Handicrafts as “world cities of handicrafts”. Based on available data, the handicraft sector of the country has generated jobs for more than 2.5 million people, of which some 1.5 million are registered in government databases and around 0.5 million are licensed workers.

From exquisite carpets to subtle miniature paintings, and from turquoise inlaid objects to floral pottery, each one hints at skills passed down from generation to generation. The majority of skilled Iranian artisans use raw materials like wood, bones, silk, wool, copper, silver, gold, and gemstones to create exquisite handicrafts. They perform a miracle by infusing their sentiments and cultural ideas into these traditional handicrafts. Because of this, Persian artwork is incomparably valuable compared to many other works of art from around the world.