Blog Category : Iranian art and handicrafts

Persian Carpets - Magnificent art of Iranians

August 17, 2020

Persian Carpets

The noble Persian carpets have been woven with different weaving techniques, designs, and colors for thousands of years and in different regions of the vast country of Iran, and today it is famous worldwide, as it is one of the most popular souvenirs of Iran among the travelers. In this blog we have introduced the top city-style and nomadic carpets that you might like to buy when you travel to Iran.

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World Handicrafts Day - Iranian handicrafts

June 9, 2020

Iranian handicrafts

June 10 marks the World Handicrafts Day and celebrates the skill of artists and the glamour of handicrafts all around the world. The World Handicrafts Council was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

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Minakari (enameling) the Iranian art of heaven

May 26, 2020

Minakrari (enameling)

Mina Kari or enameling is the art of covering metal objects like, silver, gold, and copper with a layer of glazing colors and fixing and fusing them in kiln high temperature. This Iranian handicraft is among the best souvenirs travelers buy in Iran, as it is not very heavy and has a reasonable price.

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Ghalamkar - Hand printed Iranian textile

March 28, 2020

Ghalamkar

Ghalamkar is one of the most important Iranian handicrafts, which is mainly produced in the city of Isfahan, and it is the art of printing motifs on textiles.

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Khatam Kari (Marquetry), Persian handicrafts

February 8, 2020

Khatam Kari (Marquetry)

Experience the beauty of Persian Khatam Kari, a time-honored craft from Iran that involves the meticulous inlaying of wood, metal, and bone onto a surface to create stunningly intricate designs. People in Iran adorn their home with exquisite boxes, frames, and other decorative items that showcase the artistry and elegance of this traditional craft. Here you can read everything about Khatam Kariin Iran.

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Iranian kilims

January 1, 2020

A while after the first men learned to make clothes out of animals’ fur and skin, they came up with the idea of creating rugs with the same fur to sit on soft rugs instead of hard cold rocks. Kilim and felt rugs, with a simpler weaving method are the first rugs that men invented. According to the evidence weaving kilims dates back to 2500 years ago. But what are Kilims?

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The Art of Pottery in Iran

November 25, 2019

Pottery in Iran

As one of the oldest and most important inventions of humans, the art of pottery in Iran traces back to 8000 years B.C. Ancient potteries let the archeologists know more about the society, art, and technology during a specific period and Iranians have made pieces of pottery using different tools, pottery methods, and ornamental motifs during millenniums.

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