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Day: 10 December 2020

Pottery of Zonouz

Pottery of Zonouz

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Zonouz Pottery: The Art of Traditional Kaolin Craftsmanship Zonouz is a county in the East Azerbaijan province, located near the county of Marand. The region is home to a significant Kaolin mine. Consequently, this natural resource has enabled the...
Ghoflsazi (locksmithing) of Chaleshtar

Ghoflsazi (locksmithing) of Chaleshtar

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Chaleshtar Locksmithing: The Art of Traditional Persian Padlocks Chaleshtar is one of the oldest cities near Shahr-e Kord in the Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. This region has long been famous for a specific type of Iranian handicraft where...
Crystal Craving of Alborz

Crystal Craving of Alborz

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Crystal Carving in Iran: History, Techniques, and Artistry Crystal carving is one of the most original and common cold methods of decorating crystal works. This practice traces its roots back to the Achaemenid dynasty. Furthermore, Sassanid artists...
South Khorasan Carpets

South Khorasan Carpets

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South Khorasan has witnessed the production of many exquisite carpets in various historical eras and each has been produced according to the traditions of the region they originated from. South Khorasan, which was one of the most important cities of...
Zanjan Filigree

Zanjan Filigree

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Filigree is one the most important applied arts of province of Zanjan. Filigree is a kind of metalwork, and researchers have traced it back to 550 to 330 B.C. Many filigree artifacts have been discovered in Susa, Dura-Europos, Hamedan and Jeyhoun...
Ihrami Bafi of Khuzestan

Ihrami Bafi of Khuzestan

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Khuzestan Ihrami Fabric: Tradition, Motifs, and Craftsmanship Khuzestan Ihrami fabric is a beautiful type of traditional Iranian textile produced locally in the province of Khuzestan. This fabric is typically made using either cotton or wool yarn. To...
Chigh Bafi of Ilam

Chigh Bafi of Ilam

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Chigh Nomadic Handicraft: Traditional Protection and Art Chigh nomadic handicraft serves as the traditional wall covering for nomadic people in Ilam province. Skillful women create this unique product using simple, natural materials. According to the...
Souzan Douzi of Turkmen

Souzan Douzi of Turkmen

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Souzan Douzi: The Delicate Art of Turkmen Embroidery One of the most beautiful and delicate Iranian crafts is created by Turkmen women. This art is called Souzan Douzi, which translates to needlework. Specifically, it is a sophisticated form of...
Pottery of Lalejin

Pottery of Lalejin

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For a long time, the word pottery has intertwined with the word Lalejin in Iran, the name of an ancient city in the province of Hamedan, neighbor to the county of Bahar. Today, after many efforts of the artists of this region, this city is known as...
Namakdan Bafi in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari

Namakdan Bafi in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari

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Bakhtiari Namakdan: A Traditional Handicraft and Salt Holder Bakhtiari Namakdan is one of the oldest handicrafts originating from the Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. This woven saddlebag serves a specific purpose: holding grains like wheat,...
Khos Duzi of Hormozgan

Khos Duzi of Hormozgan

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The products of Hormozgan handicrafts are mostly created for local purposes. Khos Duzi, a kind of embroidery, is one of them. Khos Duzi consists of sewing thin strips of Khos or Naqdeh on fine and delicate lace fabrics. The strips are arranged to make...
Pateh Douzi of Kerman

Pateh Douzi of Kerman

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Pateh Douzi, also known as “Selseleh Douzi” or “Fateh Douzi” is an important handicraft of Kerman province. Fortunately, this craft is still being practiced and making Patehs is one of the most flourishing trades of Iran. Due to vulnerability of...