Unveiling of the Strategic and Operational Document for Globalizing Shahrekord Felt

The Mayor of Shahrekord said one of the achievements of the second National Felt Festival was the unveiling of the strategic and operational document for globalizing Shahrekord felt, which can pave the way for supporting producers, developing markets, and introducing this art-industry at the international level.

According to the report of Ambassador Arjan of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, quoted by the public relations of Shahrekord Municipality; In the opening ceremony of the second national felt festival in Shahrekord, Mohammad Hossein Vahidian announced the compilation of a strategic and operational document for the globalization of felt, the launch of a specialized department of felt in the technical and professional organization, and planning to create a university course related to this art and craft.

Branding and dynamics of the urban space of Shahrekord

He stated: Paying attention to branding, dynamism and vitality of the urban space, along with construction and development concerns, is one of the priorities of Shahrekord urban management, which has been emphasized many times in the meetings of the city's Islamic Council.

Registration of Shahrekord as a national felt city

Referring to the history of felt art in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, especially Shahrekord and Borujen, Vahidian added: This art has been preserved with the efforts of artists, enthusiasts and activists in this area over the past years, and the registration of Shahrekord as a national city of felt in 2017 is an important step for the protection of this valuable heritage.

Synergy of institutions and artists in the Secretariat of the National Felt City of Shahrekord Municipality

The mayor of Shahrekord continued: In 1401, the secretariat of the national felt city was handed over to the Shahrekord municipality, and from the very beginning, we tried to bring public institutions, artists, enthusiasts and academic centers together by creating this secretariat, so that with mutual thinking and cooperation, the ground for the growth and excellence of this art and craft will be provided.

Compilation of a support and encouragement package for non-woven art industry activists

Stating that non-financial development requires targeted support and coordination between executive bodies, he said: With the cooperation of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Governorate, the Vice President of Economic Affairs and the General Directorate of Economic Affairs of the province, several meetings have been held to compile a support and incentive package for activists in this field.

Unveiling the strategic document of the globalization of Shahrekord felt

The mayor of Shahrekord noted: One of the achievements of this festival is the unveiling of the strategic and operational document for the globalization of Shahrekord felt, which was compiled with the participation of executive bodies and can pave the way to support producers, develop the market, and introduce this craft at the international level.

Revival of culture and art tourism in Shahrekord

Referring to the plans of the city management to revive the culture and art tourism in Shahrekord, Vahidian stated: With the support of the members of the Islamic Council of the city, it has been decided to consider facilities and discounts for the activists of this area in the central core of the city and the urban fabric; These measures are carried out in order to revive the four and a half kilometer long cultural and art tourism route.

Necessity of documenting non-financial background

Emphasizing the necessity of documenting Nemd's financial background, he added: In cooperation with Shahrekord University and other academic centers of the province, the oral history of Nemd Shahrekord has been compiled, compiled and published. In this collection, the articles and research done about this art and craft have been summarized, and we hope that more research calls will be published in the future periods of the festival.

Research should lead to the economic development of this art and industry.

The mayor of Shahrekord stated that research should lead to the economic development of this art and industry, and noted that there are many capacities for the commercialization of felt products, the development of sales markets, and the increase of exports, the utilization of which requires the continuation of research, planning, and support for the activists of this field.

Planning for the development of non-financial specialized training

Vahidian announced the planning for the development of specialized training in felt and finance and said: With the cooperation of the Technical and Vocational Education Organization, a specialized department of felt has been set up and its opening is planned for the next day. Also, with the follow-up of the universities of the province, the creation of associate and bachelor courses related to felt is on the agenda to develop scientific and specialized education of this art and industry.

The final steps for the globalization of Shahrekord felt

Pointing to the goal setting for the global registration of Shahrekord felt, he emphasized: the set of measures taken is a prelude to moving towards the globalization of this craft. According to the indicators announced by the ministry, we have decided to follow the path of achieving this goal in the next year with more preparation and more detailed planning.

Support of city administration to artists to enhance the art of non-woven industry

The mayor of Shahrekord expressed his gratitude to the artists and activists of the non-profit sector: the preservation of this valuable art is due to the efforts of people who have kept it alive with interest and commitment. The city administration also tries to take effective steps to institutionalize this art and industry and develop its position in the country with the participation of artists, executive bodies and scientific centers.

Inviting citizens to visit the National Felt Festival

In the end, Vahidian invited the citizens and people of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari to visit the second Shahrekord National Felt Festival and benefit from the cultural, artistic and economic capacities created in this event. This festival will be held from 21 to 24 Mehr.