Ilam Hosts Souvenir Exhibition
TEHRAN (CHN) -- Iranian artisans from western provinces of the country launched a handicraft and souvenir exhibition in Ilam city.
Abdolmalek Shanbehzadeh, the head of Ilam’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department, said artists from 12 provinces are participating in the event.
The official added that 25 kinds of handicrafts and souvenirs, which were produced by the residents of Zagros Mountain Range, have been displayed in 110 pavilions.
"The latest Iranian handmade artworks have been showcased in 30 stalls,” he said, adding that the expo is held with the aim of introducing the tourism capabilities of Ilam.
Shanbehzadeh said visitors will be able to enjoy live traditional music performances.
"Ilam, with its monuments and unique handicrafts, has a 6,000-year-old civilization,” he said.
"The region has many kinds of handicrafts, including carpet, jajim, and embossed kilim and felt products.”
The official added that 25 kinds of handicrafts and souvenirs, which were produced by the residents of Zagros Mountain Range, have been displayed in 110 pavilions.
"The latest Iranian handmade artworks have been showcased in 30 stalls,” he said, adding that the expo is held with the aim of introducing the tourism capabilities of Ilam.
Shanbehzadeh said visitors will be able to enjoy live traditional music performances.
"Ilam, with its monuments and unique handicrafts, has a 6,000-year-old civilization,” he said.
"The region has many kinds of handicrafts, including carpet, jajim, and embossed kilim and felt products.”