Salaam,A weeklong handicrafts trade fair has been held at a 200-year old Khanat Caravansaray, one of the many historical sites in southern Tehran. Organised by Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organisation (ICHHTO), the festival was launched last Monday, 7 June until 13 June.
We had the opportunity to visit the fair yesterday right after the Friday prayer. The fair opens from 3.00pm until 10.00pm daily. Handicrafts from 30 Iranian provinces were on display at more than 100 exhibition stalls set up in the premises. There were also some folklore musical troupes in tents which we understand perform at certain designated time during the fair.
Despite the scorching summer heat particularly in the open area of the caravansary, it was well participated and visited by the local as well some foreign visitors and tourists alike.
Wassalam.
carpet map of Iran 
spacious interior of the caravansary... 
bronze sculptor 
hot summer day... 
Iranian 'tumpi' (bread)... from Kermanshah
traditional tribal tent
bread making... 
makeshift tent... 
even have time to answer her phone call... 
popular Persian glassware...
fine Iranian silk carpet
replica of great Persian mosque 
pottery works... 
beautiful boxes from khatamkari... 
local ingenuity
rugs and kilims
rug weaving demonstration... 
main entrance to the caravansary... 
pride of Esfahan... 
huge piece of the original wooden door 
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