IRAN ART EXHIBITION: THE HISTORY OF CERAMIC TILE ART Originating in the Middle East, the earliest evidence of ceramic tile art decorations dates back to Ancient Egypt to around 4,700 BCE. There have been further findings of enamel tiling uncovered in what was Assyria (near ancient Nineveh) and Babylon; these date back to the 7th […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: “MASHHAD” THE CITY OF LEATHER SOUVENIR Leather Souvenir as a thing to buy in Hamedan, Tabriz, Shiraz, Mashhad and Tehran. Khorasan Razavi, Mashhad has been one of the leading leather manufacturers in Iran for many years. Every year it has exported many kinds of leather clothes, bags and shoes to all over […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF KHATAMKARI HANDMADE ART? Delicate and meticulous marquetry, produced since the Safavid period: at this time, Khatam was so popular in the court that princes learned this technique at the same level of music or painting. In the 18th and 19th centuries, katahm declined, before being stimulated under […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: WHAT’S THE ART OF VITRAIL? It’s best to know what stained glass is first. Decorating glassware with drawing and painting is an art that has been popular among different nations for centuries, many and varied works of this art can be found in museums around the world. In addition to elegant glassware […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: GLASS ART IN IRAN BACKS TO ANCIENT TIMES Archaeological excavations have shown the spread of blown glass art in the Iran of the Achaemenid era. Glass bottles were found near the Choghā zanbil temple. With the discovery of glass objects dating back to the Parthian and Sassanid periods, it is possible to […]
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 […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: HOW A PLATE MINAKARI IS MADE? • Decorative and Functional • Materials: Copper, enamel, glaze, metal • Handmade in Iran, Isfahan Using Ancient Handicraft Traditions, Minakari 〈This Decorative Plate is the kind that is not breakable.〉 Minakari is a glorious miniature painting on ceramics and metal. Bright colors, unique images, and forms […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: READ HERE ABOUT MINAKARI EARTHENWARE Minakari earthenware is originated from Minakari art but it is not made on copper. It is popular to make them in some cities such as Isfahan and Lalejin. You can have a nice collection of these dishes in your showcase. Minakari (enameled) earthenware products are fabulous artworks […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: IRAN has a rich art and handicrafts Persian art or Iranian art has one of the richest art heritages in world history and has been strong in many media including architecture, painting, weaving, pottery, calligraphy, metalworking and sculpture. At different times, influences from the art of neighbouring civilizations have been very important, […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: the important role of Iran in handicrafts industry Having visited the beauty and ancient history of the Persian civilization, the great Iran has more to offer in its arts and handicrafts industry, as memorable and exciting as all those historical monuments. Due to the very old civilization, rich culture and geographical location, […]