INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN- A collection of exquisite handmade leatherwork has been put on display at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage,
Tourism, and Handicrafts in Tehran.The exhibit, which was inaugurated on Saturday, showcases various handmade leatherworks crafted by
leather including cow, buffalo, goat, sheep, camel, and ostrich leather.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 next
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 at their workshops
The occupational records of about 100 pioneers are collected and are annually praised by the custodians of the WCC General Office.Available
the coronavirus pandemic has inflicted on global trade.The Islamic Republic exported $427 million worth of handicrafts during the first
eleven months of the calendar year 1398
Of the figure, some $190 million was earned via suitcase trade (allowed for customs-free and tax-free transfer) through 20 provinces,
according to data compiled by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts
Ceramics, pottery vessels, handwoven cloths as well as personal ornamentations with precious and semi-precious gemstones are traditionally
exported to Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany, the U.S., the UK, and other countries.ABU/MG
