Happy World Handicrafts Day

June 10 marks the World Handicrafts Day, an occasion commemorating the creative works of hard-working men and women all over the globe.
Handicrafts and traditional arts reflect the identity of Iran and form a great part of the Iranian life in history and represent the culture of our country.
There are a large number of artisans working on handicrafts in Iran, particularly in the city of Shiraz and Isfahan. The major traditional arts in Iran include carpet weaving, khatam art (Persian technique of inlaying), interior decoration with mirrors, Persian rug weaving and ceramic tile art.
A broad range of Iranian handicrafts are put up for sale in the popular tourist attraction that you can buy as a souvenir.

World Handicraft Day on June 10

Reza Abbasi Museum :A Hidden Gem of Tehran

Tehran, capital of Iran, has a wealth of museums displaying art and artifacts from prehistory through modern days, satisfying your inner culture vulture. While some of the Tehran museums are known the world over and attract many visitors every year, others are less popular and may present valid off-the-beaten-path alternatives. Reza Abbasi Museum, one of that less-known museums, is named after a 16th century Persian miniaturist.This three-storied building has several halls, which include the pre-Islamic period hall, the Hall of Fine Arts, the Hall of Painting, the Hall of Calligraphy, and the Temporary Exhibition Hall, all dedicated to preserving Iran’s artistic traditions alive. The spectacular collections of this museum include manuscripts, jewelry, pottery, metalwork, lacquer paintings all from second millennium BC to the early 20th century and the Qajar period. Visiting this museum as a once in a lifetime experience, provides you a deeper insight of Iranian art, culture and history. Checkout Uppersia Tehran day tour and find out what else this city offers.

Reza Abbasi Museum

Why Behesht Zahra is worth visiting?

Since old and historical cemeteries keep a part of the culture and history of a society, visiting old cemeteries in a city can be considered as a way to get more acquainted with a new destination for a traveler who is seeking for a deeper perception.

Built in late 1960s, Behesht- e Zahra (Paradise of Zahra) located in south of Tehran is known as the largest cemetery in Iran. Behesht- e Zahra has different sections including the department of Iran and Iraq war which consists the tomb of hundreds of Iranian martyrs and the shrine of Imam Khomeini, the leader of the Iranian revolution. Another section is dedicated to passed away Iranian artists. Ali Hatami the talented Iranian director, Parviz Yahaghi one of the Iranian music masters and many other artists have calmed down in this cemetery. Hundreds of great characters including political figures, artists, musicians, actors and also athletes are buried in this Behesht e Zahra cemetery of Tehran.

Behesht Zahra. Tehran-Iran