Threads of revival: Persian carpet industry surges in production, exports

TEHRAN – The National Center for Creative Industries and Carpets has reported an increase in handwoven carpet production over the first four months of the current Persian year (started on March 20), accompanied by a rise in exports.

West Azarbaijan shines bright with $37m of handicrafts export

TEHRAN – Iran’s West Azarbaijan has exported more than $37 million worth of handicrafts in less than three years, a local official made public.

Fars exports $2.5m worth of handicrafts in three years

TEHRAN – Fars province, situated in southwestern Iran, has exported $2.5 million worth of handicrafts in about three years.

Persian handicrafts: Arghavan-bafi

TEHRAN – Iran boasts a vast array of plant species, contributing to the diversity of mat weaving across its regions and cities. In every area, unique weaving techniques have developed to cater to the abundance of local flora.

Persian handicrafts: Charoq-duzi

TEHRAN – The traditional shoes and footwear of Iran have beautiful regional names that are particular to each region. In Quchan, North Khorasan province, Charoq is one of the traditional handicrafts. Charoq is primarily worn by villagers and shepherds.

Qatar World Cup: Persian handicrafts within reach of football fans 

TEHRAN – Persian handicrafts, made by natives of the southern Fars province, will become available to football fans during the upcoming FIFA World Cup in neighboring Qatar, CHTN reported on Tuesday. 

Female Iranian crafter wins top prize at Intl. Craft Awards

TEHRAN – Iranian artist Shahrbanu Arabian was named the Female Craftsperson of the Year at the 5th edition of the International Craft Awards (ICA) 2021, an official with the tourism ministry has announced. 

Persian handicrafts: Rashti-duzi of Gilan

TEHRAN – The Rashti-duzi is a traditional crochet and sewing work of Rasht, the capital of the northern province of Gilan, and it is considered one of Iran’s most beautiful and valuable handicrafts. It has a very long history, like many other handicrafts.

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What are the features of handicrafts products?

Persian handicrafts

Handicrafts are a collection of products that are made by human hands. Humans use natural and indigenous raw materials found in every region to make these products by hand, and simple tools. Handicrafts are a combination of special features of the production area, which include: historical background, cultural features, geographical features, social habits, and traditional beliefs, indigenous and national aesthetic criteria.

Persian handicrafts: Gereh-chini

TEHRAN – The art of "Gereh-chini", literally meaning to arrange the knots, is one of the traditional decorative and useful handicrafts of Iran. It relies on the art of laying finely cut pieces of wood on a surface according to a design.

Persian handicrafts: pristine pottery of Mend

TEHRAN- The village of Mend is the only pottery center in the east of Iran, located three kilometers north of Gonabad, the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi, with a population of approximately 1000 people. This village's residents are also engaged in brick, pottery, and tile making besides farming.

Persian handicrafts: Kapu-bafi

TEHRAN- The art of Kapu-bafi, or weaving Kapu, comes from Khuzestan, a southern province of Iran. Kapu refers to any sphere or crouched object, but as a craft, it describes handwoven spheres that may have lids, too.