World Craft Cities

WHS which are "World Craft Cities" (Only WHS where craft work takes place within the inscribed boundary are included, though there are other "Craft Cities" which contain a WHS such as an archaeological site within which crafts are not carried out)

"The WCC-World Craft City Programme, a groundbreaking initiative launched in 2014 by the World Crafts Council AISBL (WCC-International) in recognition of the pivotal role local authorities, craftspeople, and communities play in cultural, economic, and social development worldwide. The WCC-World Craft City Programme establishes a dynamic network of craft cities across the globe, aligning with the principles of the creative economy. This initiative responds to the increasing acknowledgment of the valuable contributions made by local entities to the multifaceted dimensions of development." WCC International

WHS on Other Lists

Connected Sites

Site Rationale Link
Meidan Emam, Esfahan "a center of multiple crafts being practiced for generations, such as miniature arts, metal engraving, marquetry, wood engraving, enamel, brocade weaving, etc."
Santa Ana de los Rios de Cuenca Goldsmiths, Jewelery, Pottery, Basket Ware, Wrought Iron, Saddlery etc
Tabriz Bazaar Carpets
Trinidad and the Valley de los Ingenios Embroidery
Yazd Jewelery

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  1. Not be "self evident"
  2. Link at least 3 different sites
  3. Not duplicate or merely subdivide the "Category" assignment already identified on this site.
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  5. Be explained, with reference to a source