Shiraz has a central role in the development of handicraft economy

The Deputy Minister of Tourism of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said: Shiraz, with its artistic background and extensive capabilities in the production of handicrafts, can play a central role in the development of this industry and the prosperity of home businesses.

According to the report of Mirath Arya reporter, Anoushirvan Mohseni Bandapi, on Wednesday, October 22, 1405, while visiting the second international Shiraz Expo and Shiraz Mehr Exhibition, said: Handicrafts are one of the valuable capacities of the country, and the artists of 31 provinces have displayed some of their creativity, talents and abilities in this exhibition.

Referring to the diversity of Iran's handicrafts, the deputy director of tourism of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts added: The World Tourism Organization has also recognized the creativity and diversity of Iran's handicrafts and has dedicated its training center in this field to our country.

Mohseni Bandapi continued: The variety of products offered from different provinces in this exhibition shows the vast capacity of Iran in the production of handicrafts, and Shiraz can also play a pivotal role in this field due to its artistic background and capabilities.

He said: Handicrafts are one of the economic drivers of Fars and one of the important fields of employment in home businesses, and supporting the activists in this field can help in the development of production and employment.

Referring to the support provided by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of the 14th government to artisans, the deputy director of tourism of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said: The allocation of four percent low-interest facilities to handicrafts and eco-tourism residences is aimed at the prosperity of this sector, and it is expected that these supports will lead to quantitative and qualitative growth of activities.

Mohseni Bandapi stated: Marketing is one of the most important concerns of handicraft producers.

He stated: Many producers are facing problems in selling their products and it is necessary to identify the tastes and needs of customers correctly to solve this challenge.

The Deputy Minister of Tourism of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts added: In Fars province, measures are being taken in cooperation with the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts to identify the tastes of customers so that the obtained information can be transferred to the producers.

He emphasized: With a better understanding of the market's needs, producers can produce their products in accordance with the customers' demands and prevent the accumulation of unsold products.