IRAN ART EXHIBITION: “MASHHAD” THE CITY OF ART MEKHRAJ KARI Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi province, has many gemstone mines. That is why a prospering handicraft of this province is jewelry made of gemstones, also called “Mekhraj Kari”. Some of the most important gems are aquamarine, agates, quartz, jasper, turquoise, garnet, and zeolite, among […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: SILVER ENGRAVING OR GHALAMZANI IN PERSIA Silver is a precious metal discovered in about 600 BC. Apart from the historical precedence of Ghalamzani, most people do not know enough about this beautiful artistic endeavor. Ancient art in Persia has been a massive influence on the arts and culture of the region and […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: INTRODUCING 6 MAIN USED METHODS IN GHALAMZANI Engraving(Ghalam Zani) is the art of carving superb designs on various metals such as copper, brass, silver and gold. Isfahan is the main centre for engraving. The artistic work of this course made by the artists are the glorious and undeniable indication of Previous metal […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: WHAT IS THE IRANIAN ART “GHALAMZANI”? Qalamzani (also Ghalamzani) is an Iranian ancient metalwork art. It is engraving by chisels and hammers on different metals such as gold, silver, copper, brass, and some alloys. Its origin dates back to 5-7 thousand years ago; though its documented history goes back to the Sassanid […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: GHALAMZANI IN DIFFERENT PERIODS OF HISTORY Ghalamzani is one of the old handicrafts of Iran, which is in the group of metalworking. Engraving is the equivalent word for Qhalamzani In English. Anyway, it is the art of decorating and carving various patterns and designs on metal objects. The base metal is mainly […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: GET ACQUAINTED WITH GHALAMZANI ART Apart from the historical monuments and mind-blowing natural landscapes, what will catch your attention while you are in Iran is the big variety of Iranian handicrafts. From pottery to Minakari, and Ghalamkar, in different cities you’ll get acquainted with a new type of handicraft with roots in […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: PERSIAN HANDICRAFTS SHOW THE IRANIAN CULTURE & ART Persian handicrafts! Reflections of Iranians’ love for arts! Echoes of the antiquity of Persian culture! And ripples of the Persian fascination with nature, geometry, and spirituality! each fine Persian piece is the artist’s attempt at creating paradise! And bringing back home a piece of […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: five historic handicrafts of Iran June 10th is celebrated as World Handicraft Day worldwide. The World Handicrafts Council was established by the UNESCO with 90 countries as members. The World Crafts Council (WCC), affiliated to UNESCO, was founded in 1964 which is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, established to promote fellowship and foster […]