Handicrafts and Souvenirs of Qom
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Handicrafts and Souvenirs of Qom

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Handicrafts and Souvenirs of Qom

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Handicrafts and Souvenirs of Qom
In Qom province and more so in its rural areas handicrafts play an important part. Even though today it is to a lesser degree, but is still a means of earning a livelihood. The most important of these handicrafts are: carpets, brick and ceramic work, latticed work, a special type of sweet known as Sohan, rosaries, vessels of stone and gypsum, decorative articles, porcelain, silk carpets and fruits like pomegranate and fig.
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Handicrafts and Souvenirs of Qom
Handicrafts and Souvenirs of Qom
Handicrafts and Souvenirs of Qom
Handicrafts and Souvenirs of Qom
Handicrafts and Souvenirs of Qom
Handicrafts and Souvenirs of Qom
Qom Attractions & Tourist Information
It is said that the city of Qom existed in the pre-Islamic ages, whereas, some believe that the same belongs to the post Islamic times. Kom was the name of the ancient rampart of the city of Qom, thus, the Arabs called it Qom (or Ghom).
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