Handicrafts museum for Muharram tradition to be launched
The deputy tourism minister for handicrafts at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism announced the establishment of a specialized crafts museum dedicated to Muharram tradition.
Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi stated that there is also a proposal to incorporate a section related to the Qur’an within the museum, which is currently under consideration, IRNA wrote.
Jalali made the statement during a visit to a handcrafted exhibit on Ashura showcased at Bagh-e Honar in the Abbasabad in Tehran, adding that, “Our culture gives so much meaning to wood and metal, turning them into intangible heritage that embodies the thoughts, intelligence, taste, and artistry of our craftsmen. The intangible heritage becomes tangible and narrates its own story.”
She continued, “Handcrafted items related to Muharram and Ashura are a manifestation of love, passion, honor, and recognition of our artists. We witness the embodiment of Muharram’s love, passion, and consciousness in metal, wood, and stone – materials drawn from nature and transformed into a beautiful tale. I believe handicrafts’ greatest service to culture is to immortalize these stories.”
Mohammad-Hossein Hejazi, the CEO of Abbasabad Renovation Company, also expressed appreciation for the exhibition of handcrafted items related to Muharram.
He highlighted how this artistic perspective could beautifully portray the Muharram tradition and religion.
Hejazi emphasized that handicrafts are a powerful medium of expression, articulating our emotional and religious beliefs.
He expressed hope for more such exhibitions to be held across the country, fostering greater support and more opportunities to showcase these artworks.
Seventy-two artists are presenting more than 80 handcrafted items in the exhibition that will remain open until August 1.