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East Azarbayjan
The province of East Azarbayjan is reputed for its handicra fts
in Iran namely a variety of carpets, rugs, Kilims (coarse
carpet), Jajeem (loosely woven cloth), satchels, shawls,
earthenware, ceramic vessels, baskets, wooden articles,
materials woven out of silk or wool, embroidered fabrics,
crochet articles, towels, blankets, local shoes, silverware
and jewelry. Nuts and dry fruits are also important items of
this area and are highly favored everywhere. |
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Isfahan
Isfahan is famous for its deli cate
and beautiful handicrafts, the most important of which are
inlaid work engravings, woodwork, filigree work, carpets and
miniatures.
Local sweets, especially gaz (confectionery made from manna)
are very delicious and well known through Iran. |
Ilam
The Ilam province is a tribal
region and its handicrafts specially embossed Kilim is
famous nationally. The most important handicrafts of the
province are: wickerwork, coarse carpet, silk products, rug,
felt carpet, wooden products and Ilam province, like the
other provinces of the country, has its own especial
souvenirs like local chewing gum (the gum of Persian
turpentine tree), local sweets and candy |
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Khorassan
The important and various typ es
of Khorassan handicrafts are: Carpet weaving, Silk
production, She'rbafi, Felt carpet, Wool making, sculptured
work on stone, Turquoise stone, Ceramic work and Pipe
weaving. Other hand made articles are: Kilim, Giveh, Charoq,
Wooden and Metal products, Paintings on leather, etc. |
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