Province of Fars, Iran’s Celebrated Handicrafts Center

• Fars province in southern Iran hosts 120 of Iran’s 370 active handicraft disciplines, showcasing immense cultural and economic potential.
• UNESCO honors and global museum showcases affirm Fars’s artistic excellence, sustainable craftsmanship, and international market appeal.
• Qashqai carpets, woven from memory using natural dyes, symbolize tribal heritage and drive exports despite external economic pressures.

The southern Iranian province of Fars, with its rich history, diverse climate, and vibrant tribal and rural population, stands as one of Iran’s most celebrated centers of handicrafts.

Arts such as carpet weaving, kilim and jajim weaving, miniature painting, marquetry (khatamkari), woodcarving, pottery, basketry, and ceramics have deep roots in different parts of this province. 

These crafts not only reflect the cultural identity of local communities but also represent an economic treasure for the province and the country.