Iran has seen its output of various types of handwoven carpets increase by a third year on year in late January, according to figures by a government department responsible for regulation and exports of the famed Persian handicraft.
TEHRAN, October 24 - Isfahan is internationally known as the heart of Iran’s handicraft industry. Over 100 handicrafts of Isfahan have UNESCO’s Seal of Excellence. They include Malileh embroidery, Qalamkar cloth work, Termeh fabric designs and the eloquent Isfahan carpets. Officials say Isfahan’s handicrafts are sold well in international markets.
TEHRAN, July 24, YJC -Iran’s Deputy Director of Handicrafts Industry department announced the global registration of Kalpourgan village, southeastern Sisitan and Baluchestan province, as the first global village of handicrafts.
TEHRAN, YJC. Ghalamkari if practiced mainly in Isfahan. It derives its name from the act of carving by chisel which is how they prepare the stamp for printing the cloth.
TEHRAN, YJC. As it holds a special place in the Iranian culture, carpet has also a special standing in the Iranian market, sometimes taking a whole large section of the bazaar to itself.
TEHRAN, YJC. Lalehjin is a town near Hamedan, western Iran. It is the heart of Iran's pottery making. Pretty much all families of the town are potters.
Tehran, YJC. Tabriz used to be known for its coppersmithies and porcelain shops. But the sound of coppersmiths hammers seems to have forsaken the bazaar.
TEHRAN, YJC. Fifth ‘carpet on soil’ was opened to public visit after paintings in southern province of Hormuzgan, Iran. The carpet area is 1600 cubic meters. ‘soil carpet’ is sketch of Persian Carpet painted on bare soil.