Iran is the land of a variety of cultures and traditions! Iran souvenirs range from tasteful desserts to eye-catching handicrafts! Here we list some of the major handicrafts and edibles that you can find in Iran with their special characteristics.

Tastes and scents are some of the greatest memories you bring with you in your lifetime. Iranian saffron with its unique taste, color, and the scent reminds you of the country. Traveling to Iran, you would understand that many Persian cuisines, desserts, and even beverages owe their mesmerizing taste to the Persian saffron.

In the past, any carpet made in Asia or the Middle East (including China, India, Egypt, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran) was considered Oriental. Persian carpets are traditionally made in the Middle East, specifically Iran, which was formerly known as Persia. That means Persian rugs are a subset of Oriental rugs.

Each Persian rug is hand-knotted by skilled craftspeople, so no two are the same. And as they’re made of wool, they’re naturally hardwearing and resistant to dirt. Check out this article to know more.