• خاتم‌کاری

  Khatam: Persian Marquetry, Explained

  The star-mosaic inlay of Isfahan and Shiraz — how it is made, how to read it, how to judge it.

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• میناکاری

  Mina Kari: Persian Enamel on Metal

  The cobalt blue of Isfahan — vitreous enamel fired onto copper, gold and silver.

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• قلم‌زنی

  Qalamzani: Persian Metal Engraving and Chasing

  Hammer, punch and pitch — the hand-worked relief that defines Persian copper, brass and silver.

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• صنایع دستی ایران

  Persian Handicrafts: A Field Guide

  The major Iranian crafts, what distinguishes each, and where they are made.

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