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And now we go to Iran, a UNESCO listed heritage site for traditional handicrafts. Our correspondents take us to Iran’s first International Handicraft Trade Fair to see these ancient art forms taking shape.
Artists and handicraft makers from around the world presented their works at Iran’s first International Handicrafts Trade Fair in the capital Tehran in June.
More than 650 artists and craftsmen from Iran and 15 other countries put the fruit of their labor of love on display at the fair.
There’s clay and ceramic, glasswork, fretwork and wood carving, inlaying, handmade carpets, fabrics and metalwork.
Visitors to the fair could also watch the artists weave exotic fabrics like cashmere, brocade and gold using traditional, wooden tools.
Another important area of Iranian handicrafts shown at the fair is called Toreutics. It’s when the craftsmen carve different patterns on metals like gold, silver and copper with stylograph and hammer.
The Iranian handicraft trade goes back thousands of years and artists today continue to use traditional methods and materials.
The designs and patterns used have their roots in old myths and customs.
When it comes to handicraft production, Iran is one of a handful of countries honored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO.
In recent years, UNESCO has handed out 116 awards to Iranian handicrafts.
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