Iran Art Exhibition

THE ADVANTAGES OF HAVING A SANGAB IN YOUR HOME DECOR

IRAN ART EXHIBITION: THE ADVANTAGES OF HAVING A SANGAB IN YOUR HOME DECOR Sangab used to be used for water storage and was usually installed in public and important places such as city crossings. In the past, Sangab was always full of fresh and refreshing water, and when a person decided to drink water during […]

BE ACQUAINTED WITH TWO MAIN STAGES OF TURQUOISE INLAYING

IRAN ART EXHIBITION: BE ACQUAINTED WITH TWO MAIN STAGES OF TURQUOISE INLAYING Turquoise Inlaying both on jewellery and containers includes a copper, brass, silver, nickel or bronze object on parts of the surface of which small pieces of turquoise are set in mosaic fashion thus giving the object a special glamour. The production of Turquoise […]

TURQUOISE INLAY ATTRACTS THE ATTENTION AT FIRST SIGHT

IRAN ART EXHIBITION: TURQUOISE INLAY ATTRACTS THE ATTENTION AT FIRST SIGHT Turquoise inlay is an art which creates a layer of turquoise little-cut stones on the body of metal objects, making and preparing valuable decorative products. Turquoise inlay, as it is done today, is one of the contemporary arts of the recent century, but it […]

ALL ABOUT TURQUOISE INLAYING IN ISFAHAN

IRAN ART EXHIBITION: ALL ABOUT TURQUOISE INLAYING IN ISFAHAN Turquoise inlaying is one of the most eye-catching and popular Iranian handicrafts. Artists and craftsmen use turquoise pieces to create decorative objects, jewelry and beautiful utensils. In these eye-catching handicrafts, turquoise stones in very small sizes are placed next to each other regularly and at a […]

FIROOZE KOOBI OR TURQUOISE INLAYING IS ART OF SMALL PIECES OF TURQUOISE STONE

IRAN ART EXHIBITION: FIROOZE KOOBI OR TURQUOISE INLAYING IS ART OF SMALL PIECES OF TURQUOISE STONE Firoozeh Koobi (Persian: فیروزه کوبی‎; Firouze Koobi, or Firuzehkubi) is an Iranian handicraft made of a copper vessel that is covered with inlayed turquoise stone. It is one of the most popular souvenirs of Isfahan. Although the technique has […]

INTRODUCING THE ART OF TURQUOISE INLAYING

IRAN ART EXHIBITION: INTRODUCING THE ART OF TURQUOISE INLAYING HISTORY OF TURQUOISE INLAYING The art of turquoise inlaying is one of the new arts which dates back to 70 years ago. Master Yousef Hokmian founded this art in Mashhad about 70 years ago. After that, Haj Dadash promoted the art of turquoise inlaying in Isfahan […]

TURQUOISE MINES IN IRAN & ITS TYPES

IRAN ART EXHIBITION: TURQUOISE MINES IN IRAN & ITS TYPES Turquoise of stunning beauty has been mined in Iran (formerly known as Persia) for over 5000 years. Although Iranian production accounts for just a small proportion of the world’s total output, its turquoise still sets the standard for quality. In Iran, turquoise is called “Ferozah,” […]

“TURQUOISE” AN ANCIENT GEMSTONE

IRAN ART EXHIBITION: “TURQUOISE” AN ANCIENT GEMSTONE Turquoise was one of the world’s first gemstones. The world’s oldest gem mines were developed before the times of Ancient Egypt, in the southern part of the Sinai peninsula around 6000 BC. Persian turquoise mines have a similar age. Mining of the eye-catching blue stone started here some […]

HOW TO TELL A TURQUOISE IS REAL?

IRAN ART EXHIBITION: HOW TO TELL A TURQUOISE IS REAL? Traveling to Iran and not bringing back souvenirs with you, is like being in Santa’s house, but not taking your present. Each region in Iran has particular handicrafts and souvenirs, but some are among the most special ones. As they are almost expensive, there might […]

TURQUOISE INLAYING HANDICRAFTS ARE GREAT AS A SOUVENIR

IRAN ART EXHIBITION: TURQUOISE INLAYING HANDICRAFTS ARE GREAT AS A SOUVENIR Inlaid turquoise is a kind of handicraft made by implanting small pieces of turquoise stone in mosaic fashion on the surface of the dishes, ornaments and decorative objects with copper, brass, silver or bronze bases. Turquoise is rare and valuable in finer grades and […]