Fars province
Shiraz
شیرازInlay and bookbinding alongside the tribal weaving traditions of the surrounding Qashqai and Khamseh territories.
Geography
A garden city in a mountain basin, surrounded by pastoral highlands used for seasonal migration.
Historical background
A centre of manuscript production from the Timurid period; the nearby pastoral confederations supplied rugs and flatweaves to its bazaar.
Major crafts
Objects from this region
Cultural tourism
Markets and craft destinations documented here can be visited. Workshop access usually depends on the artisan; where a workshop receives visitors, that is noted on their profile.
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