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Chador-shab - Iran

It is actually a wrap yarn woven cloth that comes in many sizes. It’s regarded as one of Iran’s traditional handicrafts.

Chabahar Wonders - Iran

We’ll show you amazing trees that can survive in salt water and the underwater ecosystem, and tell you about the culture of people living along these shores in Chabahar.

Ceramic Tiles - Iran

Tile work is still witnessing an ever increasing growth. Nowadays, the ‘seven-color tiles’ are very popular due to their beautiful and eye catching appearance.

Ceramic Art - Iran

Man probably came up with the idea of pottery and making ceramics when he discovered how fun it is to play with clay. And through necessity and aesthetics, the art was gradually perfected. But is there an end to perfection? Is there an end to art?

Caspian Horses - Iran

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the rediscovery of the Caspian horse, an international festival has been held in Iran’s northern city of Rasht. Horse breeders and scholars from 17 countries attended the three-day event which ended in a beauty competition.

Carpet Expo 2015 - Iran

You certainly don’t have to be an art connoisseur to appreciate the splendor of Persian carpets. Throughout the years, we have brought you many features introducing Persian carpets, which you can find on Iran Program’s exclusive channel on YouTube. But today, Press TV’s Hoda Lezgee is going to the basic, simple, humble roots from which Persian carpets, one of Iran’s most lucrative businesses, sprang.

Calligraphy Painting - Iran

This feature is all about calligraphy painting. Persian calligraphy painting is a unique art in Iran, which merges the traditional techniques with modern forms to create an art piece. In this episode, we introduce to you Jamshid Hakimi, who has managed to find his own style in the field. We also get to see some of his best works and also learn more about calligraphy painting.

Birjand; the City of Culture - Iran

In this feature we will be telling you about a people who are fond of knowledge. Iran’s third modern school was opened in this city. Over 30 well-known Iranian scientists come from the city of Birjand. The city itself has a very unique architecture which includes structures called “Kolah-Farangi”, wind towers (used for ventilation) designed to allow light inside the buildings.

Birjand; City of Castles - Iran

There are over 20 castles, citadels and fortresses in South Khorasan province. The main reason is because it has always been a strategic region for the central government. Soldiers were trained and prepared to fight invaders. This is the reason why there are also many “Zour-khaneh” or traditional gymnasiums in the region. The sport itself called “Varzesh-e Bastani” (which means ancient sport) is still quite popular. We went to one of them to take look and learn more.

Billiards in Iran - Iran

Cue sports, historically known as billiards, are a wide variety of sports played with a cue stick on a table. The sport which is believed to have originated from outdoor stick and ball lawn games has now become the latest discipline to announce its intention to be added to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games; and while it is working its way to the top, Iran is not missing out on all the fun. In this report we will find out how this sport has evolved in Iran while we get to know some Iranian world champions.

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