What are the different types of Persian pottery? Kashan was the center of pottery production in Iran developing the three main types of pottery dishes, including lusterware, underglaze painted ware and polychrome overglaze painted mina’i ware. What are the characteristics of Persian pottery? Unlike other wares, these use traditional Middle Eastern shapes and decoration rather […]
Engraving(Ghalam Zani) is the art of carving superb designs on various metals such as copper, brass, silver and gold. Qalamzani is one of the old handicrafts of Iran that is categorized among the artistic metalworking. Its historical background goes back to the ancient Iran as old as 3000 years. Qalamzani is transferring the images onto […]
Isfahan Ghalamkari Cloth/ghalamkari Isfahan (Calico Work) A great handicraft of Isfahan which is made with love and interest is Ghalamkari cloth. It is a magnificent fabric with some printed designs on the center or its borders which can be in different patterns of flowers, birds, palaces and other things. Isfahan is the center of making […]
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. Persian […]
Which country makes Best carpet? When it comes to quality handmade rugs, no one does it better than the Iranians. Iran, formerly known as Persia, was the center of handmade rug and carpet production throughout the Middle Ages. Iran is still a major rug exporter, with their handmade rugs being famous worldwide. Adored for their […]
