INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
who is a native of Bushehr province, gained the precious honor for her piece of Khos-Duzi, a traditional embroidery mainly practiced in
southwest Iran, IRNA reported on Tuesday.Iranian crafters from 12 provinces along with tens of international fellow craftspeople competed
for the honor at the event, which was recently held in Uzbekistan, the report said.Khos-Duzi consists of sewing thin strips of Khos or
Naqdeh on fine and delicate lace fabrics
In addition to lace fabrics, Khos Duzi is applied on velvet, too.Khos-Duzi is mostly used to decorate lace drapes, lace scarves (Jalbil) and
lace Chadors (usually in black), bridal gowns, scarves, covers of Holy Quran, trousers, beddings, covers for cushions, headwear, dresses,
and many more.According to the World Crafts Council, the Seal of Excellence recognizes handicrafts products that are culturally authentic
excellence, authenticity, innovation, eco-friendliness, marketability, and social responsibility to ensure the highest level of craft
cities and villages registered by the World Crafts Council, as China with seven entries, Chile with four, and India with three ones come
General Assembly of the World Crafts Council-Asia Pacific Region (WCC-APR) in May 2023
Shiraz has a remarkable amount of handicraft pioneers
With an average age of 70, some of these pioneers are still active at their workshops
The occupational records of about 100 pioneers are collected and are annually praised by the custodians of the WCC General Office.Available
the coronavirus pandemic has inflicted on global trade.The Islamic Republic exported $427 million worth of handicrafts during the first
eleven months of the calendar year 1398
Of the figure, some $190 million was earned via suitcase trade (allowed for customs-free and tax-free transfer) through 20 provinces,
according to data compiled by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts
Ceramics, pottery vessels, handwoven cloths as well as personal ornamentations with precious and semi-precious gemstones are traditionally
exported to Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany, the United States , the UK, and other countries.AFM
