Iran Press/ Iran news: "The lion’s share of handicrafts were exported to Europe and the Persian Gulf littoral states," Heydar-Ali Zahediannejad said, adding: "carpers, kilim and Gabbeh carpets, rugs, mat products, Khatam-Kari (marquetry) works and woodcarvings constituted the biggest share of the exported handicrafts during the six-month period."
Iran’s handicrafts exports reached $289 million in the past Iranian calendar year 1397, showing three percent growth year on year, based on data released by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
Traditional ceramics, pottery vessels, handwoven cloths as well as personal ornamentations with precious and semi-precious gemstones are among Iranian exports to Iraq, Afghanistan and Germany, the US, the UK, and other countries.
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