Beginner guide · 7 min
A visitor's guide to Iranian craft bazaars
Editorial team · updated 2026-09-29
Where
Isfahan's Naqsh-e Jahan square, Shiraz's Vakil bazaar, the Tabriz bazaar complex, Kashan bazaar and Yazd's old town are well-known craft areas.
How to shop
Watch makers at work where possible, compare prices across shops and ask about materials.
Be respectful
Ask before photographing workshops or people. Bargaining is common, but be fair.
Check locally
Opening times and shops change. Confirm details locally before travel.
Related photographs
Representative photographs, not of any specific catalogued object. Sources on the credits page.