TEHRAN – Yazd is gearing up to host the 15th edition of its handicraft exhibition simultaneously with the third traditional flatbread baking festival set to run from May 13 to 18.

On Monday, during a coordination meeting, attended by the provincial officials in charge of arranging the festivals, one of the local officials stated the exhibition aims to showcase the capabilities of artisans and craftspeople.

“The event is designed to familiarize the public with the culture, customs and traditional handicrafts of Yazd province,” Mohammad-Ali Shah-Hosseini said.

Elaborating on the stalls, Shah-Hosseini added that the exhibited items will include local clothing, rugs like Gilim and Ziloo, carpets, ceramics, leatherwork, Termeh (a traditional Persian handwoven fabric), candles and traditional dolls.

Encouraging enthusiasts to visit the exhibition during its six-day run, he outlined that the event serves as a platform for local artisans to promote their traditional skills and crafts to a wider audience.

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