Isfahan is one of the historic cities of Iran, which was the capital of many governments at different times, and therefore, its border and territory changed during different eras. There are endless attractions in this city and because of this, they have given it the title of half of the world. One of these attractions […]
also known as Shabdolazim, located in Rey, Iran, contains the tomb of ‘Abdul ‘Adhīm ibn ‘Abdillāh al-Hasanī. Shah Abdol Azim was a fifth generation descendant of Hasan ibn ‘Alī and a companion of Muhammad al-Taqī. He was entombed here after his death in the 9th century. Firstly, the Abdol Azim holy shrine like all the […]
Sports tourism: Sports tourism is a type of tourism activity which refers to the travel experience of the tourist who either observes as a spectator or actively participates in a sporting event generally involving commercial and non-commercial activities of a competitive nature.
Islamic art has a huge trove of deep spiritual meaning and wisdom, because this art is rooted in deep divine and spiritual thinking foundations. This art, sometimes by creating new forms and sometimes by utilizing images and art forms of past such as ancient Iran and pre-Islamic Iran and with giving new attitude and meaning […]
Tiling was a proper coverage and canvas to present arabesques and Khatai designs in Islamic architecture, which was formed based on religious beliefs. Tiles, for two main objectives – one is the strength and the other decorations – has reached the highest level of growth and excellence in Islamic art. “After the advent of Islam, […]
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 […]
