Inside Iran’s 9th Verni Festival | Ahar, East Azerbaijan | Traditional Crafts, Food & Culture

Welcome to the 9th Verni Festival in Ahar, the cultural heart of East Azerbaijan, Iran. 🇮🇷✨

In this vlog, we explore one of Iran’s most unique cultural events, where nomadic and rural traditions come alive through:

Verni weaving demonstrations 🧵 – traditional Azerbaijani kilim rugs

Delicious local foods 🍲 like Ash Doogh and freshly baked Saj bread

Handmade crafts & souvenirs 🏺 including pottery, leather bags, jewelry & woodwork

Historic landmarks ⛪ such as the beautiful Sheikh Shabeddin Ahari complex

The Verni Festival celebrates Azerbaijani nomadic culture and has turned the city of Ahar into the official capital of Verni weaving since 2020 (1399 in the Iranian calendar).

👉 Join me on this walking tour as we discover colorful handicrafts, taste traditional flavors, and meet the incredible artisans keeping these traditions alive.

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0:00 Intro – Welcome to the 9th Verni Festival, Ahar, Iran
0:30 Local Foods – Ash Doogh & Traditional Saj Bread
1:00 Historic Setting – Sheikh Shabeddin Ahari Complex
2:00 Start of Vlog Walk – Exploring the Festival Park & Booths
2:27 Fresh Saj Bread Experience
4:00 Ash Doogh & Local Honey Tasting
5:25 Heart of the Festival – Verni Weaving Demonstrations
6:38 Handicraft Booths Tour Begins
7:00 Pottery & Ceramic Booth
8:21 Handmade Shawls & Scarves
8:30 Metalwork & Engraving Arts
8:36 Leather Bags, Mugs & Homemade Cakes
9:11 TV Interview with Local Artisans
10:14 Handmade Shoes & Traditional Ceramics
11:00 Accessories, Jewelry & Woodcrafts
11:28 More Verni & Traditional Spinning (Jahreh)
12:20 Wooden Models & Traditional Architecture
13:45 Tractor FC Mugs & Home Décor Items
15:43 Verni & Kilim Varieties
16:05 Glasswork, Crystals & Fine China
17:40 Women’s Handicrafts & Decorative Items
18:09 Leather Handicrafts – Bags & Belts
19:00 Closing – End of Verni Festival Walk