A Turkmen-Iranian exhibition showcasing the two countries’ fashion and textile industries has newly opened at the Turkmenistan Academy of Arts.
Speaking at the event, Navid Rasouli, Cultural Counselor at the Iranian Embassy in Ashgabat, announced, “The fashion industry is rapidly developing and knows no stagnation as new generations always need updated clothes and stylish images. Iran and Turkmenistan have an opportunity to establish close cooperation in this field. The first joint fashion show and professional skills training can become a basis for demonstrating the international capabilities of both countries and contribute to the expansion of economic ties.”
Textile companies and famous brands represented in the exhibition, include seven from Iran alongside the Ashgabat Model House of the Ministry of Textile Industry and several other enterprises from Turkmenistan.
Comprehensive in its remit, the event brings together designers, embroiderers, needle workers, and weavers allowing visitors to discover a wide range of fabrics, fashion and accessories currently being created with traditional and modern techniques in both countries.
In addition to providing information on courses, the exhibition also offers visitors classes on various types of needlework by Iranian master craftspeople.
