textile

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  • Qalamkari: The centuries-old art of printing stories on fabric in Isfaha 2026-10-30 16:58

    Qalamkari: The centuries-old art of printing stories on fabric in Isfahan

    TEHRAN - In the historic Iranian city of Isfahan, where centuries of artistic ingenuity have shaped one of the country's richest cultural landscapes, an age-old craft continues to bring colour, patterns and stories to life on fabric. Known as Qalamkari, this traditional textile art combines hand-carved wooden stamps, carefully prepared dyes and intricate Persian designs to produce decorative fabrics that are both functional and artistic.

  • Moj Bafi, an ancient weaving tradition in heart of Zagros mountain range 2026-08-09 16:57

    Moj Bafi, an ancient weaving tradition in heart of Zagros mountain range

    TEHRAN - Deeply rooted in the traditional life of nomadic and rural communities in western Iran, Moj Bafi is a distinctive hand-weaving tradition that reflects the region’s pastoral economy, indigenous textile knowledge and artistic heritage.

  • Traditional Nain Aba weaving receives global geographical indication registration 2026-06-10 23:47

    Traditional Nain Aba weaving receives global geographical indication registration

    TEHRAN – The traditional Aba weaving craft of Nain in central Iran has been internationally registered as a geographical indication by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), marking the country's 13th global registration in the field, a senior handicrafts official said.

  • Ancient tombstone motifs inspire new designs for textiles and handicrafts 2026-05-31 17:50

    Ancient tombstone motifs inspire new designs for textiles and handicrafts

    TEHRAN – Researchers and artists studying the carved motifs of an ancient cemetery near Qale-Shadab mountain, southwestern Iran, say the unique designs found on centuries-old tombstones could provide inspiration for contemporary textile design, handicrafts and local cultural industries.

  • UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace undertakes preservation project for historic textiles 2026-05-03 20:50

    UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace undertakes preservation project for historic textiles

    TEHRAN - A comprehensive project to organize, document and conserve a collection of historic textiles housed in the ethnography museum of Golestan Palace has been completed, the site’s director said, as authorities step up efforts to protect material cultural heritage.

  • Kashan 2025-12-08 17:08

    Kashan, a global textile city, eyes development of workshops

    TEHRAN--Kashan in Isfahan province has long been considered one of the most important textile centers in the world, and this rich history requires serious and targeted action to preserve and develop this valuable heritage.

  • Factory 2025-11-29 17:33

    Isfahan weaving factory to become Iran’s largest regional museum

    TEHRAN--The historic Isfahan weaving factory known as Risbaf, once one of the most important centers of the country’s textile industry, will soon become the largest regional museum in Iran. This large cultural project, in addition to preserving the industrial heritage, will play an important role in introducing the history and culture of Isfahan.