Visit Iran | Official Travel Guide of Iran

Handicrafts

Artistic productions including handmade crafts are very potent cultural representatives, particularly for countries with ancient civilizations. Iran owns an enormous wealth of traditional masterpieces remained from old, middle, and modern arenas. The geographical location of Iran, bridging west to the east, along with the country’s long history of trade with other countries such as China and India, has contributed to the huge diversity of arts and crafts displayed in the country’s museums.

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Abadeh Wood Carving (the Monabba Capital of the World)

Abadeh is one of the cities of Fars province which had always been reputed for its skillful and experienced wood carvers and wood carving masterpieces
Gereh Chini or Trelliswork of Tehran

One of the traditional decorative and applicable handicrafts of Iran is “Gereh Chini”, literally meaning arranging the knots,...
Kalash or Giveh (espadrille) of Kurdistan

Giveh is the traditional espadrille of Iran that local people of Kordestan call “Kalash”. Kalash has become a...
Pottery, Earthen Arts and Craft

Pottery is the craft or art of making dishes from clay by hand or wheels and the dishes...
Shawl of Kurdistan

One of the most important crafts that developed in the geographic realm of Iran, is making shawls. Like...
Pateh Douzi of Kerman

Pateh Douzi, also known as “Selseleh Douzi” or “Fateh Douzi” is an important handicraft of Kerman province. Fortunately,...
Kapu of Khuzestan

Kapu Bafi or making Kapu is one of the handicrafts of Khuzestan, one of southern provinces of Iran....
Termeh, Luxurious Royal Fabric

Termeh is a woven fine and precious cloth with traditional Iranian patterns or textures which is woven by...
Gabbeh of Bushehr

Gabbeh is one of the most popular handicrafts of Bushehr. They are common in almost all the villages,...
Khameh Duzi of Sistan and Baluchestan

Khameh Duzi is a subcategory of traditional embroidery of Iran. This craft is common in Sistan and Baluchestan...