IRAN ART EXHIBITION: GLASS BLOWING IN ISLAMIC COUNTRIES At the time of the Arab conquest in the seventh century A.D., glassmaking had flourished in Egypt and western Asia for more than two millennia and glassmakers in those regions went about their business despite the momentous political, social, and religious changes taking place around them. Glassmakers […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: AN ECONOMIC OUTLOOK TO GLASSMAKING INDUSTRY OF IRAN Iran has a population of 80 million (of whom 60% are estimated to be under 30) and is the second largest economy in the Middle East (MENA) after Saudi Arabia, with an estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2015 of US$ 393.7 billion. Iran […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: IRAN GLASSMAKING IN HISTORY The people in the Iranian plateau had always shown their skill in cutting and engraving glass. Archaeologists have not identified any site inside today’s Iran as an ancient center for glass working in Iran. Therefore, there is not sufficient information about all the evolution of this industry in […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: GLASSMAKING INDUSTRY IN IRAN AND ITS METHODS The handmade glassmaking industry has a long history in Iran in so far as the researchers back the antiquity of this art-industry to 2000 years B.C. the materials discovered from Choghazanbil Temple in Susa, Lorestan, Persepolis and other regions of Iran evidenced this claim. During […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: TASHIR (TASHEER) IN BRIEF Tasheer (tashir), a type of Iranian miniature painting used for decorating books. In tashir, the margins of pages are adorned with the images of flowers, plants and animals. The use of colors is limited in tashir and golden color is often highlighted.
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: COPPER HANDICRAFTS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH Copper handicrafts are recently made of copper sheet and through hot and cold hammering. In this method an artist uses traditional metal working tools such as hammer and anvil to make the copper dish. Coppers dishes are among the most beautiful pieces of Iranian handicraft […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: ADVANTAGES OF HANDMADE COPPER DISHES Copper dishes are known as one of the handicrafts of Isfahan which have both practical and decorative purposes. Eating and drinking in these products are beneficial for human’s health. Great copper handicraft of Isfahan is a fabulous piece of art and a lot of dishes are made […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: DO YOU KNOW MASTER ESMAEILI MINAKARI WORKS? Professor Morteza Esmaeili is one of the most prominent professors of Esfahan whose works of painting are well-known among many art lovers. Master Esmaeili’s works have an Esmaeili stamp. These works are reviewed and supervised by Esmaeili master. Only Esmaeili works have been approved by […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: “MINAKARI FLOWER VASE” A PERFECT SOUVENIR • Use: home, office and other • Handmade in Iran, Isfahan Using Ancient Handicraft Traditions 〈This Vase is the kind that is not breakable.〉 This Minakari Vase for Flowers it will be a wonderful gift for a girl, woman, mother, grandmother or friend. It’s made of […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: MINAKARI FLOWER VASE COMPLETES YOUR DECOR Enameling (Minakari) Flower Vases are the perfect addition for your home and can be used with artificial or fresh flowers. With its elegant curved detail, these vases will look stunning situated on your sideboard, table or windowsill. What is Minakari? Minakari is the art of coloring […]