handicrafts

UNESCO inspectors to visit Qazvin to register Sa'd al-Saltaneh Caravanserai

Qazvin, IRNA – Director-General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Qazvin Province said that UNESCO inspectors would visit the province next month to register Sa'd al-Saltaneh Caravanserai historical complex.
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Handicrafts of Meybod; world city for Zilou

Meybod in central Iran is one of the most important centers of pottery and ceramic production. Pottery has been a part of the city’s culture for thousands of years. Meybod ceramics and earthenware are unique in design. In 2018, Meybod was registered by World Handicrafts Council as the world city of Zilu (cotton carpet), Yazd Province, Iran. June 13, 2021. IRNA/Marzieh Emami Meybodi
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Mayor terms Shiraz as city of handicrafts for global presentation

Shiraz, April 5, IRNA - Mayor of the city of Shiraz, Heydar Eskandarpour, said that recognizing Shiraz as world city of handicrafts is credible thanks to its global presentation.
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Iran's globally registered handicrafts cities, villages

Tehran, March 28, IRNA – Iran has globally registered 11 cities and three villages under their native handicrafts during past six years, making the country a world leader in registering local productions.
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Razavi Khorasan Province exports $37.2m handicrafts

Mashhad, March 15, IRNA – Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Director in Razavi Khorasan Province, northeastern Iran, said on Monday that the province has exported $37.2 million handicrafts in the current Iranian year (March 2020-March 2021).
6 months ago
Italians' eye on Iranian Orsi Khaneh

Tehran, Feb 14, IRNA - The fourth episode of "Domus Eyes on Iran," which is a 10-episode documentary has been inaugurated in Tehran, simultaneous with the publication of a review in the Domus magazine of the Orsi Khaneh (a house that has traditional elements of Iranian windows) architecture.
7 months ago
Mayor hails accession of Iranian cities to UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Bandar Abbas, Feb 2, IRNA -- The Mayor of Bandar Abbas said that accession of Bandar Abbas and Sanandaj to UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) is an opportunity for introducing the potentials of Iranian cities to the world.
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Pottery and Ceramic Workshop in Central Iran; Meybod

The history of pottery in Meybod city in Central Iran dates back to 700 years ago. Meybod is a desert city near Yazd and is famous for its ceramic, Meybod is the largest producer of pottery products in Yazd province. Yazd, Iran, Jan 6, 2020. IRNA/Marzieh Emami.
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Tehran province exports some $40m of handicrafts in six months

Tehran, IRNA – Some $40 million worth of handicrafts have been exported from Tehran province over the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21), according to the deputy head of Tehran Province Department, the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization.
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Handicrafts exhibition in Yasuj

Handicrafts exhibition is being held with 25 booths in Yasuj, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, Iran. October 14, 2020, IRNA
11 months ago
Handicrafts flourishing in northwestern Iran; Ardebil

Iran's Government supports handicrafts leading to a boost in revival of a number of forgotten handicrafts in Ardebil Province - Northwestern Iran -, including Khalkhal City. Ardebil Province. July 19, 2020. IRNA
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World Handicrafts Day; Chaleshtar Carpet

June 10 is celebrated as World Handicraft Day worldwide. Chaleshtar in the central district of Shahrekord, the provincial capital of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari is Iran's first carpet village. Chaleshtar in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari carpet is one of the world's leading industries due to the authenticity of Dumotox paint, which has been approved by UNESCO. Shahrekord, Iran. June 9, 2020. IRNA/Maryam Almomen.
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Handicrafts convention to be held in Kerman, Iran

Kerman, June 9, IRNA – Handicrafts convention will be held on World Handicrafts Day – June 10 - in Ganjali Khan Caravanserai in Kerman, Iran.
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Iran's western province exports $35m worth of handicrafts

Hamedan, May 17, IRNA – Deputy Head of Hamedan cultural heritage, handicrafts and tourism office said some 3,700,000 tons of handicrafts worth $35m were exported during the last Iranian calendar year (ended on March 21).
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Iranian Zanjan prov exports over $1 million worth of handicrafts

Zanjan, April 12 , IRNA – Managing Director of Zanjan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicraft office said on Sunday that over $1.261 million worth of handicrafts were exported from Zanjan province last year.
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Tehran exports $73m handicrafts

Tehran, April 9, IRNA – Managing Director of Tehran Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicraft office said on Thursday that some $73m handicrafts exported from Tehran province last year.
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WCC to examine Iranian artifacts for registration

The World Craft Council inspectors have come to Malayer, Hamedan province, to examine the provincial handicrafts and woodcarving for registration.The inspectors were warmly welcomed by the people, artists, and the officials of Malayer, western Iran. Malayer,West Iran, December 24, 2019. IRNA.
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4 Iranian cities to be included on UNESCO's list of Global Creative Cities

Hamedan, Dec 23, IRNA – World Crafts Council (WCC) -Asia Pacific Region Director Ghada Hijavi said on Monday that 10 Iranian cities have already joined the network of global creative cities and four more cities are to be added in the list by end of 2019.
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Iran opens 10th national handicraft exhibition

Bushehr, Dec 23, IRNA – Iran opened its 10th Handicrafts and Traditional Arts Exhibition in southern Bushehr Province, on Monday.
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Exhibition displays handwoven carpets in Isfahan

The 22nd Isfahan handwoven Carpet Expo inaugurated in Isfahan. East Azarbaijan province, Chaharmahal Va Bakhtiari, Kurdestan province, Fars, Golestan, Qom and Tehran provinces displayed their products. The purpose of the exhibition is to enhance the status of handwoven carpets in Iran and to present the latest achievements and products of the handwoven carpet market. The exhibit features carpet manufacturers and handmade carpet vendors, handwoven carpet designers and painters, traders and exporters from across Iran, Isfahan, Iran, Dec 10, IRNA/Zahra Baghban.
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Local Handicrafts Expo in Iran's Semnan

The second regional exhibition of handicrafts opened with the participation of artists from 20 provinces of Iran in Semnan with artworks in wood, pottery and ceramics. Semnan, Iran, November 26, 2019. IRNA/Aliakbar Bandari.6125**1424
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Foreign ministry attaching special importance to handicrafts

Tehran, Nov 24, IRNA – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi pointed to the establishment of a bureau in the Economic Department for selling Iranian handicrafts abroad and said that the foreign ministry is attaching special importance to the handicrafts.
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South Iran exports handicrafts to Germany

Qeshm, Nov 18, IRNA - The first consignment of handicrafts, including traditional jewelry and embroidered bags have been exported from Naqasheh, Kousheh, Karvan and Kuvei villages to Germany.
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Ilam province's handicrafts exports to Iraq double in 6 months

Ilam, Oct 29, IRNA – Ilam province's handicrafts exports to Iraq rose twofold in the first half of current Iranian year (started March 21) compared to the figure for the similar period last year.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos; National Handicrafts Exhibition in Hamedan

National bazaar and exhibition of handicrafts is held in the city of Hamedan, mid- west Iran.Hamedan, Iran, October 22, 2019. IRNA/Javad Hamedani.
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Iranian artist to weave carpet of Olympic Games 2020

Orumiyeh, Oct 1, IRNA – Iranian artist Feridoun Naghilou has undertaken to weave the carpet of Olympics 2020 depicting the design unveiled in presence of the Olympic Museum officials for Tokyo Olympics 2020.
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Iran's second national handicrafts & tourism exhibition in Shahrekord

Iran's Second National Handicrafts and Tourism Exhibition opened by Pouya Mahmoudian, Deputy Director of Handicrafts and Traditional Arts affiliated to Ministry of Culture, Tourism and handicrafts and other provincial officials at the permanent site of Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari International Exhibits. Shahrekord, October 1, IRNA / Ahmad Riahi Dehkordi.
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Iran exports $289m of handicrafts

Shahrekord, Sept 30, IRNA – Deputy Minister for Cultural Heritage, Handicraft, and Tourism Pouya Mahmoudian said on Monday that dlrs. 289 million of handicrafts have been exported to foreign countries in the past Iranian calendar year.
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