Zarabad is the cradle of handicrafts in Sistan and Baluchestan
Zarabad district governor said: Zarabad is the cradle of handicrafts in Sistan and Baluchestan province.
Mojtaba Shojaei added: The works discovered from handicrafts in the burnt city show the antiquity of handicrafts in this region.
Zarabad district governor continued: Currently, handicrafts in the province have a special position in terms of providing income after agriculture and animal husbandry.
Shojaei said: the handicrafts of the people of the province include; Carpet weaving, kilim weaving, tent weaving, table weaving, mat weaving, financial felt, needle embroidery, coin embroidery, pottery, carpentry and lanyard making.
He stated: Two million people in the country are directly and seven million people are indirectly employed in the production and supply of handicrafts, of which the share of Sistan and Baluchestan is 200,000 people directly and 700,000 people indirectly in the production work. Handicraft products are working.
Shojaei in the field of job creation through handicrafts in Zarabad sector added, the development of handicrafts in Zarabad region, due to its geographical location, provides employment, security and a dynamic economy in this region.
He said: Zarabad region is one of the beauties of the province and its people create beautiful works with their taste and art, which has many enthusiasts in the province and the country.
Shojaei emphasized: Zarabad is the cradle of handicrafts in Sistan and Baluchestan province and has been able to have significant development in the field of handicrafts development and employment.
Zarabad district governor said: In this regard, temporary and permanent markets for direct supply of handicrafts in Zarabad in the direction of tourists and in the gathering centers of travelers can provide employment for a part of the community, especially women, and generate good income.