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2024-11-29 17:49
Tehran to host 9th Fajr Intl. Handicrafts and Traditional Arts Festival
TEHRAN - The 9th Fajr International Handicrafts and Traditional Arts Festival, widely known as Sarv-E Simin (“Silver Cypress”), is set to take place in Tehran from February 21 to 24, 2025, celebrating Iran’s rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship.
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2024-11-16 17:04
Iranian handicrafts cultural ambassadors to the world, says deputy minister
TEHRAN – On Friday, Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi, the deputy minister of handicrafts at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, highlighted the vital role of crafts in promoting the nation’s artistic and cultural heritage.
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2024-11-10 18:25
Deputy minister highlights growing public role in Iran’s handicrafts sector
TEHRAN – On Sunday, Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi, Deputy Minister of Handicrafts, underlined the significant public engagement within Iran’s handicraft sector at a press conference for the 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition.
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2024-08-12 17:54
Tehran, Ouagadougou move to strengthen handicraft ties
TEHRAN - In a step towards bolstering cultural ties, the ambassador of Burkina Faso to Tehran, has met with the Iranian deputy minister of handicrafts.
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2024-06-23 17:32
4 villages, 3 cities named national handicraft hubs
TEHRAN – On Sunday, the national registration of four Iranian villages and three cities as handicraft hubs was announced by Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, the deputy minister of handicrafts and traditional arts.
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2024-06-14 18:27
Handicraft exports exempted from VAT
TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy minister of handicrafts has announced that handicraft exporters will be exempt from paying value-added tax (VAT).
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2024-06-10 18:05
Iran sees growth in handicraft exports, reaching $450 million
TEHRAN - Iran's handicraft exports, excluding jewelry and suitcase exports, reached $450 million in the past Persian year (ended on March 19), according to the deputy minister for handicrafts.
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2024-06-08 18:47
By Afshin Majlesi
Tehran conference celebrates World Handicrafts Day
TEHRAN - On Saturday, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts hosted a grand event commemorating World Handicrafts Day.
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2024-05-18 18:28
Recovered Achaemenid tablets from U.S. unveiled at National Museum
TEHRAN - A significant section of Achaemenid tablets, lately recovered from the United States, was unveiled today at the National Museum of Iran.
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2024-05-01 18:15
Iranian artisans showcase skills at Expo 2024
TEHRAN - Tens of Iranian craftspeople showed off their skills as a marketing opportunity at the 6th International Export Potential Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran Expo 2024), which was held in Tehran from April 27 to May 1.
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2024-01-28 18:37
By Afshin Majlesi
Fajr festival: a global showcase of artistry and tradition in Tehran
TEHRAN - Tehran is to host a major international handicrafts festival, aimed to signal a message of intergenerational connection in the realm of traditional arts and crafts.
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2023-12-05 17:54
Yazd hotels to trial scheme for handicrafts’ practical application
TEHRAN – The UNESCO-designated city of Yazd has been selected for a pilot project to ensure a practical application of handicrafts in its hotels and guest houses.
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2023-11-20 17:35
Iran set to expand handicraft exports, deputy minister says
TEHRAN – Iran is set to strengthen the export of handicrafts and works of Persian art, the deputy minister for handicrafts said on Sunday.
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2023-11-06 17:28
Textile history museum inaugurated in Kashan
TEHRAN – On Monday, Kashan’s first Persian textile history museum was inaugurated in the oasis Iranian city that is registered as a world city of traditional textiles.
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2023-11-03 18:05
Reviving traditional arts crucial for handicraft industry, deputy minister says
TEHRAN – Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, Iran's deputy minister for handicrafts, has stressed on the importance of reviving traditional arts and creating new products to promote the handicraft industry.
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2023-10-10 18:03
Iranian deputy minister doubles as WCC-APR deputy chief
TEHRAN – Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, who serves as Iran’s deputy minister for handicrafts, has been selected as the deputy director for the World Crafts Council-Asia-Pacific Region.
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2023-09-29 22:34
Iran, Saudi Arabia officials explore ways to boost tourism
TEHRAN—Deputy tourism ministers from Iran and Saudi Arabia have exchanged views on possible ways to re-establish and deepen tourism ties between the two neighbors after more than seven years of diplomatic estrangement.
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2023-09-22 18:02
Iranian potters showing off skills at Kokand festival
TEHRAN—Iranian potters are showcasing their delicate works at the 2nd Kokand Handicrafts Festival, which is running from Spe. 21 to 23 in the ancient Uzbek city.
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2023-07-31 19:13
Tehran to launch handicraft museum offering insights into Muharram rituals
TEHRAN —Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, the deputy minister for handicrafts, has publicized plans to establish a special handicraft museum dedicated to Muharram mourning rituals.
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2023-06-10 18:54
Handicrafts export, a favorable substitute for oil, deputy minister says
TEHRAN – Exporting handicrafts has great potential to become a very profitable alternative to relying on oil exports, the deputy tourism minister has said.
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2023-02-26 18:33
Iran’s handicraft exports stand at $400m in 10 months
TEHRAN - The value of Iran’s handicrafts exports stood at $400 million during the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year 1401 (Mar. 21, 2022 – Jan. 20, 2023), the deputy tourism minister has said.
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2023-02-18 18:08
Fajr festival exhibits well-made handicrafts
TEHRAN – A collection of selected handmade artworks made by Iranian artisans and craftspeople is currently on show at the 7th edition of the Fajr handicrafts festival, which officially opened to the public on Wednesday at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.
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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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2022-06-11 18:43
Deputy minister sees handicrafts as cultural ambassadors
TEHRAN – Creating handicrafts is a significant way of spreading culture, the new deputy tourism minister for handicrafts Maryam Jalali Dehkordi has said.
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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.