Handicrafts need showcases

Handicrafts need showcases

Handicrafts need to showcase and Iran’s presence in the international arena shows the ability of Iranian artisans in the field of handicrafts.

Manouchehr Abdoli, CEO of the Union of Handicrafts Cooperatives, said: Despite the fact that Iranian handicrafts have a special place in the Far East, we have not yet put showcase on the agenda, while the cultural affinities between Iran and China have led to our handicrafts and products. Be welcomed and sometimes sold up to five times the price.

Of course, we have already started to create handicraft stores in some countries, and there are plans for Korea, he said.

Abdoli added: Despite inflation and rising exchange rates in the handicrafts sector, we have very good advantages and our products are competitive; Although an increase in the exchange rate has had consequences, we believe that it has increased our power globally and internationally, especially in the handicrafts sector.

Referring to the presence of Iranian handicrafts in international exhibitions, the CEO of the Union of Handicrafts Cooperatives of the country said: Iran’s presence in international arenas shows the ability of Iranian artisans in the field of handicrafts.

He said: Cheap raw materials and independence from new technologies are among the important features of the country’s handicrafts, and since Iranian handicrafts are cheaper than Chinese handicrafts, this superiority should be considered.

According to Abdoli, more than 10 million people are currently working in the handicrafts sector and earning a living from this place, but no plans have been made for their livelihood and use of their capabilities, and the Fifth Development Plan envisages development or development planning in this sector. Has not been.