TEHRAN (Honaronline) – The Exhibition of Needlework and Crafts from Afghanistan has opened at the ECO Cultural Institute in Tehran.
According to ecieco.org, the exhibition will showcase pieces of needlework, handmade accessories and national Afghan dresses and will continue until February 17.
Needlework, as an Iranian art, is a very common occupation among females in Iran and its neighboring countries including Afghanistan.
It is the art of drawing images on plain fabrics by sewing delicate stitches using needle and colorful yarns.