The Iranian Academy of Arts, affiliated to the presidential office, will hold an expert meeting on the ‘Silk Embroidery of Azarbaijan.’
It is the second meeting of such expertise held under the auspices of the academy’s research department; the first being on ‘Turkmen Silk Embroidery’ held July 26.
The meeting on ‘Silk Embroidery of Azarbaijan’ is slated for Wednesday, August 9, from 3-5 pm. The venue is the conference hall of the academy located at No. 1552, 3rd floor, intersection of Valiasr Ave. and Taleqani Street.
The event includes two lectures by renowned figures, according to the website of the academy honar.ac.ir.
Researcher in traditional Iranian sewing Shahin Pezeshki is one of the speakers. She is a prominent master of the craft, particularly in embroidery and ethnic attires. She has been granted the First Degree Art Certificate by the evaluation council of Culture Ministry.
The other lecturer of the meeting is art researcher, drawing instructor and designer of traditional motifs Ali Reza Barforoushan who conducts research for Irans’ Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO).
The meeting is open to the public.
