Rural craftswomen revive forgotten textile

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
of Khorashad in South Khorasan province.It was the great efforts of the women of the village that made this traditional art not be
forgotten, but rather to create employment and economic prosperity for the region, said an official with the provincial government on
in the development of traditional textiles across the province.With 14 entries, Iran ranks first globally for the number of cities and
villages registered by the World Crafts Council, as China with seven entries, Chile with four, and India with three ones come next
In January 2020, the cities of Shiraz, Malayer, and Zanjan and the village of Qassemabad were designated by the WCC Asia-Pacific Region,
and natural attractions, such as Birjand Castle, Dragon Cave, Furg Citadel, and Polond Desert.The province is also known for its famous rugs
as well as its saffron and barberry, which are produced in almost all parts of the province.ABU/AM