Yazd province
Yazd
یزدSilk and velvet weaving, zilu flatweave and traditional dyeing houses.
Geography
A desert city of adobe architecture and qanat irrigation between two mountain ranges.
Historical background
A silk-weaving centre from at least the Safavid period, supplying brocade and velvet to court and export markets.
Major crafts
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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