INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN-The National Seal of Excellence has been granted to 37 high-quality works handcrafted by artisans of Qazvin province, the deputy
in design and implementation, and compatibility with the environment were the criteria used to choose selected handicrafts, the official
and preserve the originality of this industry, and create sustainable employment.With 14 entries, Iran ranks first globally for the number
of cities and villages registered by the World Crafts Council, as China with seven entries, Chile with four, and India with three ones come
In January 2020, the cities of Shiraz, Malayer, and Zanjan and the village of Qassemabad were designated by the WCC- Asia Pacific Region,
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It is a major tourist destination with a wonderfully restored caravanserai-turned-arts precinct, some quirky museums, and a handful of
For most travelers, Qazvin is also primarily the staging point for excursions to the famous Castles of the Assassins and trekking in the
sensational Alamut Valley.Also known as the castle of the Assassins, the 12th-century Alamut castle is nestled on top of a peak
