ICHHTO Ramps Up Plans to Support Craftswomen

Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has expanded its plans to support women artisans, who dominate the handicrafts industry.
"Women constitute 70% of the people active in the handicrafts sector, many of whom are single parents. They are playing an active role not only in the production of exquisite craftsmanship but also in promoting the export of such products," Pouya Mahmoudian, ICHHTO's deputy for Handicrafts and Traditional Arts, told state TV on Wednesday.