‌Production of 3 billion rials of kilim and jajim in Astara

‌Production of 3 billion rials of kilim and jajim in Astara

The head of the cultural heritage, handicrafts and tourism agency of the border city of Bandar Astara said: The handicraft artists of the border city of Bandar Astara have woven 3 billion and 960 million Rials worth of kilims and jajim in the first 6 months of this year.
Amirinejad announced the production of 3 billion rials of kilim and jajim in Astara and said: This city is one of the most important centers of handicraft production in Gilan province, where kilim and jajim are at the top of these industries.
He stated that over one thousand and 27 artists of the city are active in the field of handicraft production, adding: kilim and Jajim are the main handicrafts produced, most of whose weavers are women.
Amirinejad said: Since the beginning of this year, 18,000 meters of kilims and jajim have been produced in the city, the value of which is 3 billion and 960 million rials.
In another part of his speech, he pointed to the establishment of 6 exhibitions of direct supply of handicrafts in all parts of the city in the summer and said: During this period, 49,000 domestic and foreign tourists, after visiting these exhibitions, bought products produced by local artists. .
The head of the Astara Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Agency estimated the value of this amount of handicrafts sold in the summer at 370 million rials and added: We are trying to support kilim and jajim as special souvenirs by supporting artists active in this city. Introduce Astara uniquely.