IRAN ART EXHIBITION: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT KALAMKARI HANDICRAFTS Kalamkari is the art of designing, drawing, and painting on fabric via special pens. Kalamkari is a Persian word borrowed in Hindi. The word is made of two parts (kalam+ kari, literally pen + craftsmanship). And its meaning is ‘an artistic work done by the […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: KALAMKARI (GHALAMKARI) IS ART OF HAND-PAINTED COTTON Kalamkari is a type of hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile produced in Isfahan, Iran, and in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Only natural dyes are used in Kalamkari, which involves twenty-three steps. There are two distinctive styles of Kalamkari art in India – Srikalahasti […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: WHAT IS KALAMKARI OR GHALAMKARI ART? Kalamkari is a type of hand printed or hand block printed cotton textile. Kalamkari refers to the ancient style of hand painting that is done with a tamarind pen, using natural dyes. Kalamkari is composed of two words, kalam, literally meaning pen and kari refers to […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT PERSIAN CARPETS Every city in Iran has a unique handicraft that makes a memorable souvenir, but buying the perfect Persian carpet has to be the ultimate prize. It’s easy to become overwhelmed, though, with so many types and patterns available, so we’ve put together this handy guide. Strolling through […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: PERSIAN CARPETS ARE CONSIDERED AS IRANIAN CULTURE Have you ever tried mentioning Iran’s name amidst a conversation on handicrafts and souvenirs of different countries around the world? What have you heard about Persian carpets? Have you ever asked someone what comes to their mind when you mention the word “Persian”? What was […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: IN YOUR VISIT TO IRAN, DON’T FORGET TO BUY HANDWOVEN CARPET Persian carpet is one of the luxurious Iranian handicrafts, well representative of Persian culture, that any visitor needs to bring back home as a souvenir from their trip to Iran. Persian carpet is the most elegant souvenir of Iran and enjoys […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: YOU CAN FLY WITH PERSIAN CARPETS!! Iran is one of the oldest producers and the biggest trader of hand-woven carpets worldwide. Iranian handmade carpets are unrivaled in global markets in terms of quality, diversity and design compared to their counterparts. However, lack of planning and poor management in promoting these breath-taking treasures […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: PERSIAN CARPETS HAS ROOTS IN HISTORY The originality of Persian carpets or Iranian Rugs dates back to about 2500 years ago. Iranians were among the pioneer weavers of the carpets of ancient civilizations, and over the centuries, creativity and genius achieved a degree of great perfection in this field. Carpet weaving skills […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: PERSIAN CARPET WEAVING IS SYMBOL OF CULTURE AND ART Carpet-weaving is undoubtedly one of the most distinguished manifestations of Iranian culture and art. The carpet experts around the world say that the Persian carpets are the best and most exquisite carpets in the world. Archaeologists and experts believe that the history of […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: PERSIAN CARPET IS A WORLD FAMOUS ART A Persian carpet (Persian: فرش ايرانى) or Persian rug also known as Iranian carpet, is a heavy textile made for a wide variety of utilitarian and symbolic purposes and produced in Iran (historically known as Persia), for home use, local sale, and export. Carpet weaving […]