INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN – Alborz province near the capital Tehran will be hosting a regional exhibition of Iranian handicrafts and traditional arts, the
provincial tourism chief has said.Participants from nine provinces, including Tehran, Qazvin, Qom, Gilan, Mazandaran, and Zanjan, will
attend the five-day exhibit, which will open on January 30, Yahya Darai explained on Sunday.It is hoped that prominent artisans and
craftspeople will participate actively in the exhibit, the official added.Alborz province is surrounded by Mazandaran, Tehran, Markazi, and
Its name is driven by the Alborz Mountains
A significant part of the mountains is located in the northern part of the province.Historical resources and documents, as well as
archeological studies, indicate that Alborz has a rich culture dating back to prehistoric times.With 14 entries, Iran globally ranks first
for the number of cities and villages registered by the World Crafts Council, as China with seven entries, Chile with four, and India with
For instance, Shiraz is named a “world city of [diverse] handicrafts”, Malayer is a global hub for woodcarving and carved-wood
furniture, while Zanjan has gained the title of a “world city of filigree.”In addition, the ancient city of Shiraz has been chosen to
host the 39th General Assembly of the World Crafts Council-Asia-Pacific Region (WCC-APR) in May 2023
Shiraz has a remarkable amount of handicraft pioneers
With an average age of 70, some of these pioneers are still active in their workshops
The occupational records of about 100 pioneers are collected and are annually praised by the custodians of the WCC General Office.ABU/AM
