Mashhad’s long-running bazaars and workshops are known for hand-knotted carpets, embroidered textiles, and gemstone jewelry, with turquoise from nearby mines often set in silver. Traditional sweets and saffron are common market staples, reflecting the region’s trade links across northeastern Iran.
Carpet Looms and Turquoise Stalls
Mashhad’s long-running bazaars and workshops are known for hand-knotted carpets, embroidered textiles, and gemstone jewelry, with turquoise from nearby mines often set in silver. Traditional sweets and saffron are common market staples, reflecting the region’s trade links across northeastern Iran.