An exhibition of handicrafts made by Zoroastrian artisans highlighting Zoroastrian cultural contribution, was organised on 10^th May, in the UNESCO-listed city of Yazd, in Iran. Held at the Fire Temple of Yazd, also known as Yazd Atash Behram, it brought together artisans from Yazd, which holds a special place in the country’s cultural scene, renowned for its rich Zoroastrian heritage and centuries-old traditions.

In addition, the event hosted live workshops during which craftsmen displayed their inherited skills. It was initially intended to honour late Farangis Yeganegi, the founder and director of the Iranian Handicrafts Organization.

In July 2017, the historical core of Yazd was named a UNESCO World Heritage site. Yazd is marked by mudbrick houses, which are equipped with innovative badgirs (wind catchers), atmospheric alleyways, and many Iranian monuments, that shape its eye-catching landscape. Cultural heritage experts believe that Yazd is a living testimony to the intelligent use of limited available resources in the desert for survival. Water is brought to the city by the qanat system. Each district of the city is built on a qanat and has a communal center. Houses are built with courtyards below ground level, serving underground areas. Wind-catchers, courtyards, and thick earthen walls create a pleasant microclimate.