Tehran
All levels of this car park are transformed every Friday morning when traders from across Iran and Central Asia and members of the general public lay out…
Must-see shopping in Iran
Southeastern Iran
In an underlit, one-room cavern, beret-sporting artist Mehdi Salari creates beautiful calligraphic paintings that are sold mainly to exclusive Tehran…
Tehran
When it comes to classic Iranian shopping experiences, browsing the food stalls at this photogenic bazaar in upmarket Tajrish pretty much nails it. It's…
Tehran
Head upstairs from the ground floor stall on the main artery of the bazaar to discover women creating gorgeous table runners and other decorative fabric…
Tehran
Nailing a trendy Iranian fashion look with attractive shirts, gilets and jackets in cotton, linen and soft wool, Bottejeghe also sells a rainbow selection…
Tehran
Organic cotton and other fabrics are used for clothes at this rustically stylish Iranian fashion store serving both men and women. It does good shirts,…
Esfahan
In this studio it's possible to watch the master at work, peering through a magnifying glass as he applies tiny brushstrokes of paint, applied with a cat…
Yazd
The best and most famous of Yazd famous sweets can be found in this centenarian-old store. Customers survey the samples, write down what they want on the…
Shiraz
For foreign visitors, one of the most interesting parts of the covered alleyways of Bazar-e Vakil is coming across the Shamshirgarha Bazaar. Housed under…
Yazd
The alleyways of this covered bazaar extend back to the 9th century and make for a diverting hour or so's meander. Many stores sell various grades of…
Iran
This tiny shop sells the local traditional goat-haired jackets worn by men. Black and white, knee-length and without arms, these jackets provide a…
Esfahan
A dazzling array of exquisite jewellery is for sale in this bazaar dedicated to gold and gems. The broad arcade and opulent shop windows make it worth a…
Esfahan
This friendly father-and-son team specialise in nomadic carpets from all over Iran. High-quality pieces are available and postage can be arranged.
Tehran
There are carpet stores all over Tehran, but nowhere is the experience as memorable, and the price as negotiable, as in the bazaar. There are literally…
Iran
Heavy sheep-and-camel woollen cloaks (famous among Arab customers) are made in underground wool-weaving workshops in this suburb of Na'in. They cost…
Tehran
This gallery and crafts shop in a handsome century-old mansion in north Tehran represents several well-established, as well as up-and-coming, Iranian…
Tehran
Come mingle with well-off Tehranis at one of north Tehran's most popular malls. It's a slick consumer experience, packed with international fashion brands…
Tehran
Look for the green door next to the Tourism Bank and go upstairs to the first floor to find this mountaineering and trekking gear shop selling the basics…
Tehran
Easily accessible from Tajrish Sq and one of the more modern and well designed of Tehran's new breed of shopping malls, Arg offers plenty of trendy local…
Tehran
Established in 2014 this is one of Tehran's more ambitious contemporary art galleries with a focus on showcasing Iranian artists working outside of the…
Shiraz
This tastefully restored two-storey caravanserai, set around an attractive tree-filled courtyard with a pool and fountains, has become a meeting place for…
Tehran
Moses Baba, founder of this atmospheric old curiosity shop, is long gone, but his relatives (members of Tehran's small Jewish community) still run the…
Iran
An easily missed doorway leads into the internal courtyard of this historic, tile-roofed house where five craft shops sell woodcraft, copperwork, pottery…
Tehran
Founded by the painter Massoumeh Noushin Seyhoun in 1966, this is one of Tehran's longest running commercial art spaces showcasing contemporary Iranian…
Tehran
Shops selling nuts, dried fruit and sweets are popular across the city. This centrally located one has an excellent, appealing selection of all these…
Southeastern Iran
Government craft emporium proffering a high-quality, fixed-priced selection of beautiful enamelware, Hamadan pottery, leatherwork and glassware. Khatam …
Southeastern Iran
One of half a dozen shops selling saffron (souvenir pack IR65,000), nuts and dried fruit, Yas also has a variety of qualities of Birjand's trademark…
Kashan
The huge millstone in this shop has been in use for over 300 years and still grinds spices for local cooks each day. You can observe copper pots being…
Iran
Around 500 years old, Rey's compact and architecturally attractive bazaar is an interesting place to explore after having looked around the adjacent…
Tehran
Assar has a reputation for supporting contemporary artists and has a program of exhibitions that change every three weeks at its central Tehran space.
Tabriz
A couple of hat shops in the main Tabriz bazaar sell traditional papakh (Azeri hats, from IR350,000) made of tight-curled astrakhan wool.
Tabriz
This area of the Tabriz bazaar specialises in finer-quality (ie higher knot density, with more knots per unit) handmade carpets.
Tabriz
Across Madani St, the leather section of the Tabriz bazaar makes a wonderful place to hunt for that belt or shoulder bag.
Southeastern Iran
A sweet little courtyard house hidden down a small Old Town alley is being converted into a small handicrafts centre. Some workshops are already operative…
Mashhad
This four-floor building contains around 30 carpet shops aimed at bulk dealers, so prices can be very competitive and there's not much sales pressure. The…
