A woman in traditional costume is pictured at the 17th Crafts and Folklore Festival in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)
BAGHDAD, June 7 (Xinhua) -- The 17th Crafts and Folklore Festival kicked off in Baghdad on Wednesday.
The event displayed a collection of paintings, handicraft products, traditional costumes, and sculptures that reflect Iraq's rich and ancient heritage.
Pottery artworks are displayed at the exhibition of the Crafts and Folklore Festival in its 17th edition in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)
A visitor looks at copper artworks displayed at the Crafts and Folklore Festival in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)
A man, wearing clothes inspired by the ancient history of Iraq, looks at some paintings on display at the festival in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)
A visitor looks at copper artworks displayed at the 17th Crafts and Folklore Festival in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)
A visitor sits among artworks at the 17th Crafts and Folklore Festival in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood) ■
