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UNESCO's City of Crafts and Folk Arts project is part of the wider Creative Cities Network, founded in 2004, which designates cities worldwide that have made unique contributions to the field of crafts and folk arts.[1]

The current designated Cities of Crafts and Folk Arts of UNESCO are:

City Country Year Notes
Al-Ahsa[2] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Saudi Arabia 2015 Ancient tradition of handicrafts, including textiles from palm trees, pottery, weaving, and joinery.
Areguá[3] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Paraguay 2019 Known for its pottery, home to 450 pottery workshops.
Aswan[4] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Egypt 2005 Heritage of crafts and folk arts, including beadwork, tablecloth production, palm branch and leaf creations, as well as clay and needle-work products.
Ayacucho[5] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Peru 2019 Known for its various crafts such as retablo, tapestry, Huamanga stone carving, pottery, textiles and embroidery.
Baguio[6] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Philippines 2017 Varied traditions in weaving, woodcarving, silver crafting, and tattooing and tattoo art.
Ballarat[7] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Australia 2019 Historical and modern reputation as a melting pot for various forms and traditions of Indigenous Australian art.
Bamyan[8] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Afghanistan 2015 Unique history of crafts influenced by Muslim and Buddhist cultures that are still practiced in the area today.
Bandar Abbas[9] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Iran 2019 History of creative arts such as practical and marine crafts, local clothing, and local musical instruments.
Barcelos[10] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Portugal 2017 Origin of the famous Rooster of Barcelos.
Biella[11] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Italy 2019 History of wool manufacturing and textile manufacturing.
Bukhara City of Crafts and Folk Arts Uzbekistan 2023[12]
Cairo[13] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Egypt 2017 Ancient history of specializing in pottery, glassblowing, coppersmith, ceramic and jewelry.
Caldas da Rainha[14] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Portugal 2019 Center of ceramic production.
Carrara[15] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Italy 2017 World-renowned white marble that has influenced Carrara's development as a center of crafts in Tuscany and in Italy.
Castelo Branco City of Crafts and Folk Arts Portugal 2023[12]
Chiang Mai[16] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Thailand 2017 History as a trade center and a region of cultural diversity that has influenced a craft culture of pottery, silverwork, woodcarving, silk embroidery, and lacquerware.
Chordeleg[17] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Ecuador 2017 Unique precious metal work, footwear manufacturing, pottery, and toquilla straw weaving that has been passed down through generations through oral tradition.
Durán[18] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Ecuador 2015 Long history of syncretism between urban art and murals and traditional Ecuadorian art and craft.
Fabriano[19] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Italy 2013 Status as a center for crafts such as pottery, weaving, blacksmithing, and paper making since the 12th century.
Gabrovo[20] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Bulgaria 2017 One of the largest craft centers in Bulgaria, specifically in woodcarving and wool weaving.
Hangzhou[21] City of Crafts and Folk Arts China 2012 Ancient history of silk and tea production, as well as porcelain and bronze sculptures, known as China's Tea Capital.
Hội An City of Crafts and Folk Arts Vietnam 2023[12]
Icheon[22] City of Crafts and Folk Arts South Korea 2010 Historical and modern status as the center of Korea's ceramic and pottery crafting.
Isfahan[23] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Iran 2015 Various crafts including carpet weaving, metalwork, woodwork, ceramics, painting and inlay works of various kinds.
Jacmel[24] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Haiti 2014 Traditions of painting, sculpture-making, and giant papier-mâché masks, as well as the place of origin of the Jacmel painting school in Haitian art.
Jaipur[25] City of Crafts and Folk Arts India 2015 Historical crafts of jewelry making, carving, and painting that have been a center of trade since the early 18th century, with 53,500 workshops practicing these crafts today.
Jingdezhen[26] City of Crafts and Folk Arts China 2014 Called the "Porcelain Capital" for its ancient history of porcelain work.
Jinju[27] City of Crafts and Folk Arts South Korea 2019 History of wooden furniture-making, ornamental knife-making, metal crafts and silk.
João Pessoa[28] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Brazil 2017 Unique production of cotton fabric, as well as production of pottery, embroidery, and crochet.
Kanazawa[29] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Japan 2009 Samurai-inspired arts culture, unique craftwork such as the kaga-yuzen silk dying technique.
Kargopol[30] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Russia 2019 Traditional textile embroidery, artisanal wood and bark carving, and clay-fired colored figures known as Kargopol toys, all of which form the most important sector of the city's economy today.
Kütahya[31] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Turkey 2017 Unique art of ceramic çini making which dominates the city's landscape.
Limoges[32] City of Crafts and Folk Arts France 2017 History of ceramics, enamel, and glass-making, as well as a more recently founded porcelain industry.
Lumbumbashi[33] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Democratic Republic of Congo 2015 Unique copper and malachite crafts created in the city, with over 50 workshops dedicated to malachite carving.
Madaba[34] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Jordan 2017 Largest number of mosaics discovered in their original location in the world, including its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics and the oldest-surviving description of the Holy Land.
Montecristi City of Crafts and Folk Arts Ecuador 2023[12]
Nassau[35] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Bahamas 2014 Bahamian cultural and creative traditions of straw weaving and Junkanoo craftmaking formed from a blend of Indigenous and African cultural traditions.
Ouagadougou[36] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Burkina Faso 2017 Traditional craft of bronze and copper casting and crafting that forms a major sector of the city's economy even today.
Paducah[37] City of Crafts and Folk Arts United States 2013 History and contributions to the craft of quilt making in the United States.
Pekalongan[38] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Indonesia 2014 Cultural history and importance of Batik crafts and cloths to the city and its identity.
Porto-Novo[39] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Benin 2017 History and unique practice of various crafts such as wickerwork, blacksmithing, pottery, and manufacturing of musical instruments in the city, with 42 historical craft guilds in the city.
San Cristobal de Las Casas[40] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Mexico 2015 Preservation of Indigenous Mexican crafts and arts such as embroidery, pottery, blacksmithing, woodcarving, and amber craftmaking.
Santa Fe[41] City of Crafts and Folk Arts United States 2005 Native American crafts of jewelry, pottery, and weaving and the trade fairs in these crafts that have become an integral part of the city's identity, as well as Spanish colonial art such as folk dance, straw applique, and tinwork.
Santa Marta[42] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Colombia 2018 site of almost 12 ancient Caribbean cultures, known for their Wayúu handcrafts and Tayrona handmade gold pieces.
Sharjah[43] City of Crafts and Folk Arts United Arab Emirates 2019 Traditional craft of "Talli" weaving.
Sheki[44] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Azerbaijan 2017 Status as the center of silk production and textiles in the Caucasus, as well as other traditional crafts such as wood-framed stained glass and pottery.
Sokodé[45] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Togo 2017 Renowned for its art of weaving.
Srinagar[46] City of Crafts and Folk Arts India 2017 Centuries old traditional handcrafted weaving arts such as the Pashmina shawl, as well as other handicrafts such as handbags, lampshades, and other handcrafted home decor items.
Sukhothai[47] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Thailand 2019 Culturally important artisanal products of gold and silver ornaments, textile weaving, and ceramic and Sangkhalok wares.
Surakarta City of Crafts and Folk Arts Indonesia 2023[12]
Suzhou[48] City of Crafts and Folk Arts China 2014 History and culture of crafts in embroidery, carving, papermaking, painting, printing, and calligraphy.
Tamba-Sasayama[49] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Japan 2015 Ancient history of unique tanba-yaki pottery, a source of local pride.
Tetouan[50] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Morocco 2017 History of crafts such as Zellige, Taajira embroidery, encrusted and painted wood and wrought ironwork.
Trinidad[51] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Cuba 2019 History of a fibre fabrics industry.
Tunis[52] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Tunisia 2017 Known for its artisan souks that line alleyways.
Ulaanbaatar City of Crafts and Folk Arts Mongolia 2023[12]
Viljandi[53] City of Crafts and Folk Arts Estonia 2019 Various crafts including blacksmithing, ceramics, and wool.
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  2. ^ "Al-Ahsa | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  3. ^ "Areguá | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  4. ^ "Aswan | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  5. ^ "Ayacucho | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  6. ^ "Baguio City | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  7. ^ "Ballarat | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  8. ^ "Bamiyan | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  9. ^ "Bandar Abbas | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  10. ^ "Barcelos | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  11. ^ "Biella | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  12. ^ a b c d e f "55 new cities join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network on World Cities Day". Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  13. ^ "Cairo | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  14. ^ "Caldas da Rainha | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  15. ^ "Carrara | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  16. ^ "Chiang Mai | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  17. ^ "Chordeleg | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  18. ^ "Durán | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  19. ^ "Fabriano | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  20. ^ "Gabrovo | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  21. ^ "Hangzhou | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  22. ^ "Icheon | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  23. ^ "Isfahan | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  24. ^ "Jacmel | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  25. ^ "Jaipur | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  26. ^ "Jingdezhen | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  27. ^ "Jinju | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  28. ^ "João Pessoa | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  29. ^ "Kanazawa | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  30. ^ "Kargopol | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  31. ^ "Kütahya | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  32. ^ "Limoges | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  33. ^ "Lubumbashi | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  34. ^ "Madaba | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  35. ^ "Nassau | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  36. ^ "Ouagadougou | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  37. ^ "Paducah | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  38. ^ "Pekalongan | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  39. ^ "Porto-Novo | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  40. ^ "San Cristóbal de las Casas | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  41. ^ "Santa Fe | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  42. ^ "12 etnias del Caribe exhibirán sus artesanías en feria de Santa Marta | ELHERALDO.CO".
  43. ^ "Sharjah | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  44. ^ "Sheki | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  45. ^ "Sokodé | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  46. ^ Arora, Sumit (2021-11-10). "Srinagar joins UNESCO network of creative cities". adda247. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
  47. ^ "Sukhothai | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  48. ^ "Suzhou | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  49. ^ "Tambasasayama | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  50. ^ "Tétouan | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  51. ^ "Trinidad | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  52. ^ "Tunis | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  53. ^ "Viljandi | Creative Cities Network". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-04-12.

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