According to the Public Relations Office of the University of Kurdistan, Pouya Talebnia, the Director-General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts for the province, noted the extensive participation of Kurdish artists. "In this round, 87 works were evaluated, of which 33 successfully obtained the National Seal of Authenticity," he said. He described the diversity of the submitted works as remarkable, with entries in fields such as musical instrument making, traditional textiles, delicate woodwork (Nazok-kari), Kilim weaving, traditional leatherwork (Seraji), woodturning, latticework, Judas tree weaving, and Postak weaving.

Dr. Salahaddin Molanaei, Dean of the Faculty of Art and Architecture, stated that the university's collaboration with the Directorate-General of Cultural Heritage aims to "enhance art and handicraft education, promote authenticity in artistic production, and support the province's talented artists." He considered the event a significant step in showcasing Kurdistan's artistic potential.

According to the Directorate-General of Cultural Heritage, to date, 210 handicraft works from Kurdistan have received the National Seal of Authenticity, and 10 have been awarded the UNESCO Seal of Excellence. The National Seal of Authenticity is adjudicated every two years by experts and veterans in the handicrafts field based on four criteria: authenticity, excellence, innovation, and marketability.