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Isfahan (Esfahan) the center of a province with the same name, the third-largest city of Iran after Tehran and Mashhad with a population of 2 million residents. Isfahan is located 406 kilometers south of Tehran, in the central Iranian Plateau, on the plains stretching along Zayandeh Rood River, in a relatively mountainous area in the center of the Iranian Plateau, which stretches from the snowy Zagros Mountains in the west of Iran to the east and north-central deserts of Iran. Isfahan is one of the most important economic hubs in Iran with large industries like Mobarakeh Steel Company, Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company, and various traditional handicrafts.
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Ghalamkar is one of the most important Iranian handicrafts, which is mainly produced in the city of Isfahan, and it is the art of printing motifs on textiles.
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Read about UNESCO Creative Cities in Iran including Isfahan, Rasht, Bandar Abbas, and Sanandaj.
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Isfahan is the city of handicrafts and no trip to this city would be complete without buying some souvenirs from this fabulous city. Here is an introduction to the top souvenirs to buy in Isfahan.
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Naqshe Jahan Square (Meidane Emam) is one of the top touristic spots and architectural masterpieces of Iran and was constructed by the order of Shah Abbas the Safavid King in Isfahan in 1602.
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Ghalamzani or engraving on metal is one of the top Iranian handicrafts which is still practiced in cities like Isfahan and is a great souvenir of Iran.
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How much money should I bring to Iran? What currency is easily exchanged in Iran? Do credit cards work in Iran? Here is a complete guide to money in Iran.
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Termeh is a type of luxurious handwoven textile and is among the best Iranian handicrafts and souvenirs. Yazd is the city of beautiful textiles.
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June 10 marks the World Handicrafts Day and celebrates the skill of artists and the glamour of handicrafts all around the world. The World Handicrafts Council was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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Mina Kari or enameling is the art of covering metal objects like, silver, gold, and copper with a layer of glazing colors and fixing and fusing them in kiln high temperature. This Iranian handicraft is among the best souvenirs travelers buy in Iran, as it is not very heavy and has a reasonable price.
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