Souvenirs & Handicrafts
The copper was one of the first metals used by humans because it could be easily extracted and formed. As using silver and gold dishes was forbidden in Islam the copper was a great substitute. Copper could easily be hammed, formed, engraved, wired,...
The most known carpet in the world is Persian carpets. The weaver artist, mostly women, are all over Iran, but any city has its special design, style, and specifications. Isfahan’s rugs are well-known because of their wonderful pattern and high...
In Safavid dynasty, the silk fabric designed by “GHalam kary” (calico) was the best gift for the king’s guest. It was used for clothes, curtain, tablecloth and even the king wore “Ghalmkar” silk and cotton cloth threaded by gold and silver yarns....
Mina" is the feminine form of the world " Minoo" means heaven. its Azur color evokes the blue sky. This art backs to Achaemenid era and in Seljuk era, it has been rejuvenated". Enamel is the art of fire and soil and the adroit hands of an artist....
Persians paid attention to their feet and know well how important and vulnerable they are.so they use carpets in houses to walk on a clean soft surface and also used footwears. the special hand-made footwears of Zanjan date back to Sasanid era....
In Iran, the appearance and the dress that someone had worn shows his social and financial situation, his job, even marital status. the king and the nobles always wore the best dresses in quality and design. Decorative stitches were so various in...
The art of engraving wonderful patterns by chisel (Ghalam) and hammer on metals is “Ghalam Zani”. The artist should have keen eyes and skilled hands. Numerous tools of engraving and the harmony of the artist's hand, hammer and the tools will make...
Malileh is a fine art of using metals. Silver and gold were always precise but it was Iranian expertise to make anything more and more elegant by their creativity. Iranian filigree work backs to Achaemenid era at 4 B.C. The basic material is...
The knives of Zanjan is well known because of its cutting power, sharpness, high quality, durability, plating style and the fine pattern on its handle and lining. The oldest founded knife in Iran dates back to thousand years ago. Because of the...
Among the various decoration art of Iran “Kashi kary”(tile work) is one of the oldest and the most popular one. It's history back to the prehistoric period and it has developed by each dynasty and now we can see the perfect model. Tiles (glazed...
Khatam Kary )inlay work) is a unique handcraft of Isfahan. Different objects specially gift box, penner, clocks, frames, vase, table, and even rooms are ornamented by this art, made by putting a different type of triangles wood pieces. it may seems...
Qeshm is the largest island of Iran, located near the Persian Gulf. It is famous for its welcoming people and rich culture. Local costumes of this island express their historical culture that is associated with their typical geographic conditions...
