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Qazvin hosts weekly handicrafts markets to promote local arts
Maryam Mahdavi, head of the Qazvin Province’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization, said the markets are held every Friday and Saturday.
She explained that every Friday, a handicrafts market is organized in the courtyard of the Chehel Sotoun Palace in Qazvin, where local artisans display and sell their handmade products directly to visitors without intermediaries.
Mahdavi added that every Saturday, another handicrafts market is held at the historic Daee House, where artisans and craftspeople from across the province showcase their works. The market provides a venue for introducing and selling a wide variety of handicrafts while creating opportunities for direct interaction between producers, residents, and tourists.
She noted that the markets, open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., feature a diverse range of products, including pottery and ceramics, leather goods, woodcarving, traditional jewelry, kilim (flat-woven rugs), traditional textiles, and other handicrafts.
Mahdavi said the weekly markets not only support local artisans and handicrafts producers but also help promote the province’s cultural heritage and boost tourism.
Residents, tourists, and enthusiasts of Iranian art and culture are invited to visit the markets on Fridays and Saturdays to experience authentic Iranian handicrafts and support local artisans by purchasing their products.
Qazvin Province is known for its rich handicrafts heritage, with artisans practicing a wide range of traditional crafts, including pottery, woodcarving, traditional textiles, leatherwork, and calligraphy-related arts. The province is also home to several nationally recognized handicrafts and continues to support local artisans through exhibitions, training programs, and permanent and seasonal markets aimed at preserving traditional skills and expanding economic opportunities for craftspeople.