Tehran – The 9th FAJR Festival Handicraft Festival, known as Tehran – SARV-E Simin, will be held in Tehran from February 20th to 24th. It features a selection of works from 20 countries.
Deputy Minister Handicraft said on Monday that over 198 works have been submitted to the festival’s secretary office, including 198 of 60 international artists representing 20 countries.
At the press conference, Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi announced details at the press conference.
Additionally, the event will feature diplomatic gift exhibitions held at three levels, along with exhibitions from all 31 Iranian provinces and the handicraft market at Sadabad Palace Museum.
The opening ceremony will be held at Sadabad Palace Museum on Thursday, and the closing ceremony will be held at Mirad Tower.
Additionally, the festival will feature an expert panel, special discussion led by judges from Thailand and India, and a special programme entitled “Word to Pattern” with contributions from Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. An international panel of four and five Iranian judges evaluate submissions based on artistic message and storytelling, raw material quality, creativity, reliability and identity.
According to organizers, Handicraft at the 9th International FAJR Festival promises to be a major cultural event that promotes international exchange and celebrates Iran’s rich artistic heritage. It aims to highlight traditional skills that have been passed down over the centuries. It also aims to encourage future generations to embrace these old-fashioned practices while promoting new economic opportunities for artisans.
Available data compiled by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts currently stands at around $250 million, with an additional $250 million informal “suitcase” exports. However, the global handicraft market is valued at $770 billion, highlighting a major growth opportunity.
Currently, the selection of 13 cities and three villages in Iran is registered as “World City of the World” by the World Crafts Association.
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