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Turquoise Carving Skills Test

Objectives of the Turquoise Carving Test

• Evaluation of artistic and technical skills: Measuring the ability to design, manufacture, and implement turquoise carving techniques on various metal surfaces (silver, copper, brass, etc.)

• Support for traditional arts: Preserving and promoting the traditional art of turquoise carving and improving the quality of artistic and handicraft products.

• Issuing a valid certificate: Providing an official certificate for turquoise carving artists and craftsmen to enhance their reputation and sales market.

• Increasing employment in the field of handicrafts: Creating job opportunities for artists in the field of producing and selling turquoise carving works.

Turquoise Carving Job Opportunities in Iran

• Working in handicraft workshops: Producing various types of turquoise carving containers, ornaments, statues, and frames.

• Starting an independent business: Producing and selling turquoise carving products in a traditional and modern way.

• Cooperating with art stores and galleries: Offering products to the domestic market and tourists.

• Teaching the art of turquoise carving: Teaching in handicraft and traditional arts schools.

• Participating in exhibitions and exporting: Attending domestic markets and exporting artworks abroad.

Certifications and Accreditation in Iran

• Technical and Professional Organization Certificate: The most prestigious official certificate for turquoise artists, issued after passing a specialized exam.

• Specialized Handicraft Certificates: Provided by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts and other related institutions.

• International certificates related to handicrafts if participating in specialized courses abroad.

Status and Opportunities of Turquoise Making at the International Level

Market Status and Standards

• Turquoise carving is known as a traditional Iranian handicraft art worldwide and has its own market.

• Turquoise carving works are considered valuable handicrafts in museums, galleries and art markets of different countries.

• Participating in international exhibitions of handicrafts and traditional arts is an opportunity to introduce and sell works.

• Some specialized courses and international workshops are held in the field of traditional arts and turquoise carving.

Turquoise carving job opportunities at the international level

1. Production and sale of works of art: Selling turquoise carving products in galleries, exhibitions and art stores around the world.

2. Participation in international exhibitions: Introducing art and increasing its reputation and sales market.

3. Training and workshops: Teaching turquoise carving techniques to enthusiasts and artists in different countries.

4. Collaboration with jewelry and decoration designers: Producing special and custom works for luxury markets.

5. Exporting handicrafts: Collaboration with companies and handicraft exporters to supply to global markets.

Turquoise carving income

• Iran: Turquoise carving artists' income ranges from 5 to 20 million Tomans per month, depending on their skill, quality of work, and sales market.

• International: Successful artists can earn a high annual income by selling their work in international markets, depending on their reputation and quality of work.

Key skills in turquoise carving

• Precision and finesse in working with turquoise stones and metals

• Technical knowledge in cutting, gluing, and fixing turquoise stones on surfaces

• Creativity and artistic design

• Familiarity with traditional and modern turquoise carving tools

• Patience and high concentration for delicate work

Educational Resources and Courses

Iran:

• National Technical and Vocational Education Organization

• Traditional Arts and Crafts Schools

• Specialized Art Workshops and Classes

International:

• Traditional Arts Courses and Workshops in Different Countries

• Online Crafts Training on Platforms Like Udemy and Skill Share

• Participation in International Crafts Seminars and Exhibitions

Euro5 Certificate Validity.

To take the exam and get more information, call 09121898004 (during office hours 8 am to 6 pm).