What is Termeh? – A Luxurious Persian Handwoven Fabric
Termeh is a nice cloth which is woven since Safavi era in Iran. There is an argument between researchers about…
What is Ghalamkar? – A Hand Printed Persian Textile Tapestry
Ghalamkar fabric is a type of Textile printing, patterned Iranian Fabric. The fabric is printed using patterned wooden stamps. The…
Ghalamzani – Artistic Persian Hand Engraving on Metals
Engraving (Ghalam Zani) is the art of carving superb designs on various metals such as copper, brass, silver and gold.
Khatamkari – A Unique Art of Multilayer Wood & Metal Inlaying
Khatamkari is one of the Persian arts of marquetry wherein the surface of wooden or metallic articles is decorated with…
Turquoise Inlaying – Crushed Turquoise Stones on Copper
Turquoise Inlaying both on jewellery and containers includes a copper, brass, silver, nickel or bronze object on parts of the…
Persian Enamel (Minakari) – Art of Coloring Metal Surfaces
The art of Minakari or Enamelling is called miniature of fire as well as the decoration of metal and tile…
The Art of Pottery – Persian Handicrafts & Arts
The history of the art of pottery in Iran goes back into ancient time. When agriculture came into existence and…
A Quick Overview of Persian Handicrafts
The World Handicrafts Council was established by the United Nations Educational, cientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and 90 countries have…
Persian Turquoise, Jewel of the Orient
For at least 2,000 years, the region once known as Persia, has remained the most important source of turquoise. It’s…
Persian Termeh Industry
Termeh is a handwoven cloth of Iran, primarily produced in the Yazd province. Weaving Termeh requires a good wool with…