Introductory Mother-of-Pearl Carving Course to Be Held in Bandar Abbas

The deputy for handicrafts at the Hormozgan Provincial Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts announced the start of registration for an introductory mother-of-pearl carving course, aimed at teaching indigenous skills and developing creative marine handicraft products.

The Deputy Director of Handicrafts of Hormozgan General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts announced the beginning of registration for the preliminary training course on oyster carving with the aim of teaching local skills and developing the production of creative marine handicraft products.

According to the report of Aria's Heritage reporter, Sanaz Ramji, announcing this news on Thursday, October 23, 1405, said: The preliminary training course on seashell carving will be held with the aim of teaching one of the arts related to the marine capacities of the province and creating a basis for transforming seashells into artistic and practical products.

The Deputy of Handicrafts of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Hormozgan added: Hormozgan has a suitable field for the development of handicrafts related to the sea due to its wide beaches and valuable sea capacities, and teaching these arts can help to expand the diversity of local products and create new opportunities for artists.

Referring to the start of registration for this course on October 25, he said: The participants in this course will get to know the basic principles of shell carving and the artistic capabilities of this natural material and can use this skill to produce creative and valuable handicrafts.

Stating that this course is accompanied by the presentation of a valid certificate of handicrafts, Ramji said: For more information, those interested can visit the building of the Vice-Chancellor of Handicrafts, located in North Resalat, Sadeghieh Square, Handicraft Blvd., from 8 am to 1 pm.

In the end, the Deputy Handicrafts Director of Hormozgan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts General Department noted: Development of specialized trainings and support for disciplines that match the local capacities of Hormozgan can lay the groundwork for strengthening handicrafts, increasing the added value of products, and connecting more traditional arts with the tourism economy of the province.