IRAN ART EXHIBITION: DIFFERENT STAGES OF PRODUCTION OF TURQUOISE INLAYING Persian Turquoise Inlaying (Persian: فیروزه کوبی FIROOZEH KOOBI) is one of the modern arts that dates back to 70 years ago. About 70 years ago, Professor Yousef Hakmian founded this art in Mashhad. After that, Haj Dadash promoted the art of turquoise carving in Isfahan […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: FIROOZE KOOBI ADDS BEAUTY TO YOUR HOME DESIGN One of the most popular handicrafts of Iran, that is both decorative and applicable, is “Firuzehkoobi” or turquoise inlaying. Firuzehkubi are small pieces of Turquoise gem stone which are inlaid, like mosaics, on a base that are tools or utensils made of copper, silver, […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: “TURQUOISE INLAYING” A LUXURIOUS HANDICRAFT OF IRAN Firoozeh Koobi of Isfahan is a fantastic art because of its nice harmony of colors. This luxurious handicraft will transfer an excellent sense of calmness. Firoozeh Koobi (turquoise) is one of the luxurious arts of Iran which has a lot of fans in this country […]
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 […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: MAKING A TURQUOISE INLAY ON A WOOD BOWL Applying a Turquoise Inlay is a great way to create a stunning visual accent or even save a cracked bowl. How do you make a turquoise inlay on a wood bowl? There are a couple of turquoise inlay techniques you can use. Here’s one […]
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,” […]
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 […]
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 […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TURQUOISE OF IRAN IS HERE Turquoise is an opaque, blue to green gem material that has been worn, used, and appreciated by different civilizations for thousands of years. Originally called piruzeh in Persian, the gem has spiritual value in Persian culture is such that its name […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: TURQUOISE GEMSTONE IS BLUE AS SKY With its elegant blue hue and exquisiteness, Iranian Turquoise, AKA Persian Turquoise, is one of the most precious and eye-catching gemstones, extracted mostly in Neyshabur city of eastern Iran, which has the biggest and oldest turquoise mine in the world. In Persian language, turquoise is called […]