Persian handicrafts

Iranian Handicrafts and Art

Art is beloved and enjoyable for all people. Everyone finds pleasure in viewing and admiring a beautiful painting or sculpture. Many of you desire to decorate your homes or workplaces with stylish and beautiful items. Iranian handicrafts and art are also very popular for beautifying homes or workplaces. Due to their beautiful appearance and unique design, these products are often exported. Iranian handicrafts are also highly admired by people from other nations.

Types of Iranian Handicrafts and Art

The handicrafts of different cities in Iran are very diverse and made from various raw materials such as wood, metal, pottery, stone, or thread:

• Woven and Embroidered Items: These products are remarkably diverse and fall into two categories:
  • Carpets: Various types of traditional carpets, kilims, and jajims are produced in different regions of Iran. Additionally, hand-woven carpets from Mashhad and Kashan and kilim weavings from Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari are globally renowned.
  • Clothing: Woolen fabrics are used to make clothes such as chogha and jomeh, which belong to the Bakhtiari people. Other traditional clothing includes Goloni, Turkmen scarves, or the needlework and embroidery of the Baluchis.
• Metal Products: Designing and decorating metals is one of the most popular Iranian handicrafts. Engraving and enamelwork are among the best-selling metal crafts. Some engravings are done on metal utensils and trays, while others are on vases and panels. Other metal crafts include inlay work, filigree, and turquoise inlay.
• Wooden Handicrafts: Basket weaving is one of the most artistic wooden crafts. With basket weaving, one can produce mats, vases, curtains, and various baskets. Marquetry and inlay work are also related to wooden handicrafts. Woodturning is mostly applied to wooden utensils such as cups, sugar bowls, bowls, spoons, and cups.
• Pottery Handicrafts: Pottery is one of the oldest Iranian handicrafts. Various types of bowls, cups, plates, pitchers, and decorative items are made from pottery.

Companies and Brands Producing Iranian Handicrafts and Art

These items are produced by local and traditional Iranian businesses. Additionally, companies and brands such as Atriyan, Aghajani, Dast Negar, Zar Sam, Mobtaker, and Zablian also produce these beautiful handicrafts.

Online Purchase of Iranian Handicrafts and Art from Crafts of Persia

Crafts of Persia, with its wide variety and high-quality products, is the best online store for buying and acquiring Iranian handicrafts and art such as wooden and wicker products or bone and handmade artistic items. You can gift these beautiful artistic crafts as souvenirs from Iran to your friends abroad.