Tag: traditional cultures

  • Province of Fars, Iran’s Celebrated Handicrafts Center

    Province of Fars, Iran’s Celebrated Handicrafts Center

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    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…

  • Intangible Cultural Heritage – It’s Complicated

    Intangible Cultural Heritage – It’s Complicated

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    Although I post a lot about traditional cultures, I must admit my feelings about them are mixed. I appreciate that long standing customs and traditional roles can strengthen community bonds and give a community its unique cultural identity. However, I know how stifling those roles often are for women and for those who don’t fit…