Ilam Artisans Present in Suwayrah and Kut, Wasit Province, Iraq

Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Ilam Province announced the continued presence of the province's artisans at handicraft exhibitions in the Iraqi cities of Suwayrah and Kut. He said the participation aims to introduce Ilam's handicraft capacities, develop cultural and economic ties, and expand the sales market for local artists' products.

Director General of Ilam Cultural Heritage announced

The Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Ilam province announced the continuation of the presence of the artisans of this province in the handicraft exhibitions of the cities of Soira and Kut, Iraq, and said: This presence is aimed at introducing the capacities of Ilam handicrafts, developing cultural and economic interactions, and expanding the sales market of the province's artisans' products.

According to the report of Aria Heritage reporter, Farzad Sharifi, referring to the continuous presence of artisans of the province in handicraft exhibitions of Iraq, said today: The presence of Elamite artisans in the cities of Sawira and Kut is a valuable opportunity to introduce local arts, supply high-quality products, and create suitable grounds for the development of handicraft exports of the province.

Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Ilam added: So far, artisans of Ilam province have participated in 70 handicraft exhibitions, which has played an effective role in introducing the capabilities of artists, supporting producers and creating new opportunities for selling handicraft products.

Emphasizing the importance of developing cultural and economic cooperation with Iraq, Sharifi stated: the geographical proximity and cultural commonality between Ilam province and various Iraqi cities has provided a suitable capacity for the expansion of the province's handicrafts market, and we are trying to provide more presence of Elamite artists in the regional markets with targeted planning.

The Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Ilam Province pointed out: supporting artisans, introducing traditional and local arts and providing suitable opportunities for the supply and sale of products are among the priorities of this General Directorate in line with the prosperity of the handicraft economy and the creation of sustainable employment in the province.