Beginner guide · 8 min

Crafts of Tabriz: carpets, leather and metal

Editorial team · updated 2026-10-03

The bazaar

The Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex is one of the largest covered bazaars in the world, with dedicated carpet halls (timcheh).

What to look for

  • Tabriz carpets in many qualities, from coarse to very fine
  • Hand-stitched leather goods
  • Copper and brass work
  • Traditional sweets as a bonus

A note on this guide

This guide is general information from the CraftPersia editorial team and has not been reviewed by a specialist. Prices, workshop locations and practices change; check current details before travelling or buying.

Related photographs

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