Revival of 12 forgotten handicrafts in Mazandaran
Izadi, Deputy Minister of Handicrafts of Mazandaran Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, stated that out of 200 approved handicrafts in the country, 80 are active in Mazandaran: inlays, pottery, mosaics, needlework, night tents and lacquering are considered by artists and Customers.
He added that 12 forgotten industries will be revived.
Izadi said that since late last year, according to the law, craftsmen who have an operating license can be insured, adding: So far, this law has not been implemented due to lack of funding.
The Deputy Minister of Handicrafts of Mazandaran Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization mentioned branding of Mazandaran handicrafts products as one of the priorities of the Cultural Heritage and Handicrafts Organization and added: These cities will flourish with a more special look, and with the prosperity of tourism, the supply of handicrafts will be done with more suitable conditions.
He pointed to the establishment of permanent exhibitions in the province and said: with the cooperation of mayors, the establishment of permanent exhibitions of handicrafts in Mazandaran was key and the cities of North Savadkuh, Joibaru and Tonekabon are leading in the supply of handicrafts.
Abdul Reza Ittihad, head of the Mazandaran Artists’ House, also said: More than 4,000 people are active in the field of wood arts, kilim weaving and carpet weaving, but the lack of financial support has caused us to face challenges in supplying Mazandaran handicrafts.
Emphasizing that there is a lack of marketing in the province, he added: There are countless activists in Mazandaran Handicrafts Association, but the lack of permanent exhibitions of handicraft products has challenged its supply and these problems have caused those interested in producing industrial products. Hand in Mazandaran to decrease.
Etihad, referring to the strengthening of the presence of tourists in supporting handicrafts, added: It was decided to create a permanent bazaar in the Dunya Arezoha commercial complex in Sari, which will soon provide the ground for the presence of artists by offering products in this complex.
Carpet weaving, kilim weaving, jajimche weaving, weaving kilimche, choqa, shamad and sheets, needlework, dyeing and traditional printing of pottery and ceramics, leather and leather products, metals related to metal, arts related to wood, mat weaving, traditional design Along with painting, binding and traditional leather making, marine handicrafts and puppetry are common in Mazandaran.