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العربية·contemporary iranian art·Sep 11, 2026

الفن الإيراني المعاصر: جسور بين الأساطير والهوية والشتات

استكشاف الحوار المتنامي بين التراث الفارسي العريق والابتكار الحديث في الفن المعاصر الإيراني.

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The Marin Museum of Contemporary Art sits in the heart of Hamilton Field, with easy access via SMART Train (10 minute walk), Marin Transit buses.
日本語·Sep 10, 2026

グローバル・メタルアートの現在地：伝統技法と現代彫刻が交差する金属工芸の革新

ジョン・リッシェンやウルス・フィッシャーら、現代の巨匠たちが金属という素材を通じて表現する「生命」と「物質」の新たな地平を探る。

14 min read · global metal art
Tehran, Iran, Golestan Palace The lavish Golestan Palace is a masterpiece of the Qajar era, embodying the successful integration of earlier Persian crafts and architecture with Western influences. The walled Palace, one of the oldest groups of buildings in Teheran, became the seat of government of the Qajar family, which came into power in 1779 and made Teheran the capital of the country. Built around a garden featuring pools as well as planted areas, the Palace’s most characteristic features and rich ornaments date from the 19th century. It became a centre of Qajari arts and architecture of which it is an outstanding example and has remained a source of inspiration for Iranian artists and architects to this day. It represents a new style incorporating traditional Persian arts and crafts and elements of 18th century architecture and technology. (Unesco)
中文·Sep 9, 2026

伊朗手工艺与民间艺术之都：UNESCO 创意城市与千年匠心的现代回响

深入探索伊朗被联合国教科文组织认可的手工艺重镇，解析从卡尚的建筑美学到多元民间艺术的文化传承。

11 min read · unesco craft cities iran
TR·Sep 8, 2026

Kaşkay Göçebe El Sanatları: Dokumalarda Yaşayan Kadim Miras

İran'ın güneyinden yükselen geometrik elmaslar ve doğa motifleriyle şekillenen göçebe sanatının sırlarını keşfedin.

4 min read · nomadic crafts qashqai
Традиционные ремесленники Исфахана работают над медными изделиями и тканями в исторических мастерских базара Кайсария в Иране
RU·Sep 7, 2026

Ремесленники Исфахана: как город-музей сохраняет живое наследие

Исследуем феномен «Города мастеров», где древние техники эмали и металлопластики процветают в эпоху цифровизации.

4 min read · isfahan artisans
Vakil Bath is an old public bath in Shiraz, Iran. It was a part of the royal district constructed during Karim Khan Zand's reign, which includes Arg of Karim Khan, Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Mosque and many administrative buildings.
NL·Sep 6, 2026

Iraanse Ambachten: Een Gids voor Perzisch Handwerk & UNESCO Erfgoed

Ontdek de eeuwenoude tradities van Iraanse kunststeden, van Isfahan tot Tabriz, en hun rol in het mondiale UNESCO-netwerk.

5 min read · iranian handicrafts
The interior decoration of the Dolat Abad windcatcher in Dolatabad Gardens, Yazd , Iran (panorama)
DE·Sep 3, 2026

Yazd Windcatcher Heritage: Die Baukunst der Wüstenkühlung

Wie die historische Stadt Yazd durch Badgirs ohne Elektrizität ein Meisterwerk der nachhaltigen Architektur schuf.

4 min read · yazd windcatcher heritage
Sassanian first king Ardachir Ist (aka "Ardachir Babakan") investiture relief at Firuzabad, Iran, Province of Fars.
FR·Sep 2, 2026

L'Héritage de l'Art Sassanide : Grandeur des Reliefs Perses

Explorez l'esthétique impériale des Sassanides, entre reliefs rupestres majestueux et symbolisme du pouvoir royal en Iran antique.

5 min read · sassanid art heritage
Interior wall and ceiling of the Sheikh-Lotf-Allah mosque in Isfahan, Iran (panorama)
EN·Aug 31, 2026

Persian Mosque Architecture: Safavid Gems and Tiled Wonders

Explore the spiritual geometry, kaleidoscopic tilework, and four-iwan structural innovations of Iran's most iconic historic mosques.

6 min read · persian mosque architecture
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فارسی·Aug 30, 2026

معماری اصفهان: تحلیل شکوه عصر صفوی و میدان نقش جهان

سفری به قلب تپنده هنر و مهندسی ایران در دوران شاه عباس اول و میراث یونسکو

5 min read · isfahan architecture
Painting, portrait of Nadir Shah seated on a carpet, oil on canvas, probably Tehran, 1780s or 1790s This painting is a portrait of Nadir Shah Afshar, one of the most important figures in Iranian history of the last 300 years. Nadir Shah was a brilliant military commander of humble origins who rose through the ranks due to his talent. He was a key figure in the restoration of order in Iran after the Afghan invasion of his country in 1722. At first, he worked in the name of members of the previous dynasty, the Safavids. In 1736, however, he declared himself Shah, and he ruled with considerable success until his assassination in 1747. He established a large and effective army that had few rivals in Asia. With it he repulsed the Ottomans and Russians from Iranian territory and conducted a successful invasion of the Mughal empire in what is now Pakistan and northern India. He defeated the Mughal army in 1739 and seized the capital, Delhi. Among the loot he acquired was the Mughal emperor's jewels, which are still kept in the Central Bank of Iran in Tehran. This is one of only two portraits of Nadir Shah in oils that survive, but they both seem to date from the late 18th century, several decades after his death. The Shah is shown wearing weapons and other accoutrements (armbands, belt, hat band etc.) that are jewelled with precious stones understood to be from the Mughal treasure. The carpet on which he sits is also Mughal. Painting, oil pigments on canvas, portrait of Nadir Shah. Frame height: 179cm Frame width: 116.5cm Weight: 60kg (Rough estimate of weight framed and glazed) Frame depth: 7.5cm
中文·Aug 27, 2026

恺加王朝人像艺术：解码伊朗19世纪王室视觉叙事与宏伟肖像画

探索从法特赫·阿里·沙到宫廷乐师的写实与象征艺术，领略波斯绘画的巅峰时代。

10 min read · qajar portraiture
Altın varak ve ince kalem işçiliği ile süslenmiş geleneksel bir Pers tezhip sayfası detayı
TR·Aug 26, 2026

Tazhib Sanatı: Geleneksel İran Tezhibinde Altın ve Sabır

Yüzyıllardır el yazmalarını süsleyen Pers tezhip sanatının teknik sırlarını, altın varak kullanımını ve manevi derinliğini keşfedin.

4 min read · tazhib illumination
This calligraphic fragment includes several verses from Nizami's (d. 614/1218) "Divan" (Compendium of Poems). Script: nasta'liq. The composition, which recalls a number of Safavid calligraphic exercises (siyah mashq) in its formal make-up and calligraphic style, must have been executed during the 16th or 17th century.
RU·Aug 25, 2026

Персидская каллиграфия: шедевры Насталика и великие мастера

Исследуем историю, техники и трансформацию иранского письма от древних свитков до современного визуального искусства.

4 min read · persian calligraphy
This work is coming form a Khamseh of Nizami. It is ascribed to Sultan Muhammad.
NL·Aug 24, 2026

Perzische Miniaturen: Een Reis door Kleur, Detail en Traditie

Ontdek hoe eeuwenoude Iraanse schilderkunst transformeert van hoofse manuscripten naar moderne hedendaagse kunstwerken.

5 min read · persian miniature
Uma seleção de gemas de turquesa de Neyshabur polidas exibindo o azul vívido característico da joalharia tradicional persa.
PT·Aug 23, 2026

Turquesa Firoozeh: A Joia Nacional do Irã e sua Herança de Neyshabur

Descubra a história da 'Pedra da Vitória', uma gema que define a identidade cultural persa há mais de dois milênios através da joalharia e do artesanato Firoozeh Koobi.

6 min read · turquoise firoozeh jewelry
This pen box is adorned with scenes from one of the great classics of Persian literature: the Haft Paykar (Seven Images) by the medieval poet Nizami of Ganja (ca. 1141-1209). The central part of the Haft Paykar elaborates on a series of visits made by the pre-Islamic Sassanian king Bahram V Gur to the princesses of the seven climes, each of whom recounts an edifying story on kingly virtues, followed by the pleasures of feasting and love, as depicted here. In the central oval on the top of this pen box is the image of the Virgin Mary and infant Jesus.
IT·Aug 22, 2026

Lacca Persiana e Papier-Mâché: L'Arte Raffinata del Periodo Qajar

Esploriamo la storia e la maestria tecnica dietro i qalamdan e le scatole laccate della Persia del XIX secolo.

6 min read · persian lacquer papier mache
مجسمه سفالين دو شير اثر استاد محمود صفری‌روشن
FR·Aug 20, 2026

La Poterie de Lalejin : Capitale Mondiale de l'Art Céramique Perse

Découvrez le cœur battant de l'artisanat iranien à Lalejin, la ville où l'argile se transforme en héritage éternel.

6 min read · lalejin pottery ceramics
ES·Aug 19, 2026

Kashi: El Arte del Azulejo Persa y su Legado de Color Eterno

Un viaje por la historia de los mosaicos 'Haft Rang' que transforman la arquitectura de Irán en poesía visual.

6 min read · persian tilework kashi
Jari-Matti Latvala , winner of the Neste Oil Rally Finland 2010 , driving his Ford Focus RS WRC 09 at Rannankylä shakedown in Muurame .
EN·Aug 18, 2026

Zari Brocade Silk: Persian Textile Artistry and Heritage

Unveiling the legacy of Safavid silks, silver-threaded zari, and the intricate needlework of Iranian master artisans.

6 min read · zari brocade silk
فارسی·Aug 17, 2026

قلمکار اصفهان؛ هنر چاپ دستی روی پارچه و میراث صفویه در قلب نصف جهان

سفری به کارگاه‌های نمور و هنرمندانه اصفهان برای کشف رازهای نقوش سنتی قلمکار و چاپ بلوکی روی پارچه.

5 min read · ghalamkar block printing
Termeh fabric is the most traditional kind of Persian textile. It is produced in Yazd city. Termeh has a high density, so it is regarded as a handicraft. Farwayat
العربية·Aug 16, 2026

نسيج الترمه الإيراني: أسرار الحرف اليدوية الفاخرة في يزد وكرمان

استكشاف التاريخ العريق لهذا القماش الفاخر الذي يمزج بين خيوط الحرير والصوف الطبيعي في قلب الهوية الإيرانية.

5 min read · termeh weaving
日本語·Aug 15, 2026

ペルシャ部族絨毯の美学：キリム、ギャッベ、カシュガイ族の伝統と技法

遊牧の民が織り成す幾何学模様と長い毛足の芸術、その歴史的背景と現代的な魅力を紐解く。

14 min read · kilim gabbeh tribal
Tonbak, a Persian percussion instrument.
中文·Aug 14, 2026

波斯地毯鉴赏指南：探索伊朗手工编织艺术的千年历史与收藏价值

从大不里士的诗意图景到伊斯法罕的皇室传统，深度解析世界顶级手织艺术的精髓与选购技巧。

11 min read · persian carpets
RU·Aug 12, 2026

Айне-кари: Персидское искусство зеркальной мозаики и магия света

Исследуем уникальную технику декоративного искусства Ирана, превращающую интерьеры дворцов и мечетей в бесконечные симфонии отражений.

4 min read · mirror work aineh kari
Een gedetailleerd close-up van een Moarraq-mozaïekpaneel met complexe geometrische patronen en ingelegd hout van verschillende kleuren.
NL·Aug 11, 2026

Moarraq-mozaïek: De Verfijnde Kunst van Iraans Houtinlegwerk

Ontdek de eeuwenoude techniek van Moarraq, waar hout en been samensmelten tot meesterlijke Iraanse kunstwerken voor luxe interieurs.

5 min read · moarraq mosaic inlay
PT·Aug 10, 2026

Khatam-marquetry: A Arte Persa do Mosaico em Madeira e Metal

Descubra a complexidade da marchetaria Khatam-kari, uma herança milenar de Isfahan e Shiraz que transforma madeira, osso e latão em geometrias sagradas.

5 min read · khatam marquetry
IT·Aug 9, 2026

Monabbat: L'Arte dell'Intaglio del Legno Persiano di Abadeh

Esploriamo la storia, i motivi Shah-Abbasi e l'eredità UNESCO di Abadeh, la città mondiale dell'intaglio del legno.

5 min read · monabbat woodcarving
"Fig. 1. Dagger from India, called khouttar, Fig. 2,3,9,11,23 and 24. Indian daggers with strengthened, rippled blades. Nos. 3,9,11, and 23 have the handle made of ivory, enriched with enameled ornaments. Dagger No. 24 has the handle in the form of a horse-head. It is made of a crystal-rock embellished with enamel. The blades of the luxury daggers are embellished with gold. Fig. 6. Dagger from India slightly projecting from its sheath. The handle is made of green jade, artistically formed. Fig. 10 and 18. These are oriental daggers, made by a Paris company of M. Henri Lepage. Fig. 19 and 20. Indian daggers. The handle has raised design, the sheath has wide furrows. Fig. 22. Dagger from Persia with a cord made of weaved gold threads. Fig. 15. Dagger from Turkey shown inserted in its sheath. Fig. 5. Sword from India, with the blade serrated on both sides. The handle is made of wood. Fig. 8. Sword from India. It has a flat blade and transversal grip, embellished with a round-shaped armband. In India, this sword is considered already an ancient type of sword. Fig. 4. Sabre from India with a curved blade, steel grip covered with plain gold. Fig. 6. Indian saber. Drawn half-way from its silver sheath. The blade is slightly curved, the cross-guard is hook-shaped, made of finely chiseled silver. The end of the grip is in the form of an animal's head. Fig. 13. Indian saber with curved blade and sharp, saw-like teeth. The grip is embellished with inlay silver. The pommel is in the shape of a small disc. Fig. 12. Indian execution saber. Large and strong Damascus blade, rather rude. This saber weighs almost 13 lbs. Fig. 21. A Special weapon from Nepal called Koukri kora. The blade is hook-shaped, especially at the end, ending with in sharp points. The grip has two discs at both ends. The sheath for this arm is quite large, made of wood. clothed in red velvet. Fig. 14. Old Indian torador (matchlock musket) with match-striking fire mechanism. Beautiful barrel inlaid with silver. The grip, made of wood, is lacquered, embellished with gold. Gig. 16. and 17. Shafted weapons made entirely of steel, with reliefs, embellished in gold."
DE·Aug 8, 2026

Noghrekoobi-Silber: Das Geheimnis der persischen Stahleinlegekunst

Wie die meisterhafte Verbindung von hartem Stahl und weichem Silber die iranische Metallkunst bis heute prägt.

4 min read · noghrekoobi silver
Une assiette en cuivre émaillé Minakari aux motifs géométriques bleus et blancs complexes, posée sur un support traditionnel.
FR·Aug 7, 2026

Minakari : L'Art Millénaire de l'Émail Persan sur Cuivre

Découvrez le savoir-faire ancestral d'Ispahan où le verre fusionne avec le métal pour créer l'éternité.

5 min read · minakari enamel
ES·Aug 6, 2026

Qalamzani: El Arte del Grabado Persa y su Legado Milenario

Descubra la maestría del 'golpe de pluma' iraní, una tradición de 3,000 años que transforma metales en poesía visual.

5 min read · qalamzani engraving
Detailed Persian metalwork featuring intricate Qalamzani engraving on a silver and brass vessel with traditional floral motifs.
EN·Aug 5, 2026

Persian Metalwork: The Eternal Brilliance of Iranian Artistry

Discover the enduring legacy of Qalamzani, hand-forged steel, and the master artisans of Isfahan keeping ancient traditions alive today.

6 min read · persian metalwork
Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo
فارسی·Aug 4, 2026

اخبار حراجی‌ها و موزه‌ها: درخشش هنر ایران در بازار جهانی ۲۰۲۵

بررسی جامع آخرین موفقیت‌های صادق تبریزی در اروپا و نمایش آثار نفیس اسلامی در موزه‌های آقاخان و ویکتوریا و آلبرت.

5 min read · auction and museum news
abo shahi's carpet
العربية·Aug 3, 2026

الفن الإيراني المعاصر: جسور الهوية والمرونة والتراث العالمي

استكشاف عميق للأعمال الفنية التي تعيد صياغة المشهد الثقافي الإيراني بين الداخل والشتات.

5 min read · contemporary iranian art
The Marin Museum of Contemporary Art sits in the heart of Hamilton Field, with easy access via SMART Train (10 minute walk), Marin Transit buses.
日本語·Aug 2, 2026

現代メタルアートの世界：金属彫刻の進化と伝統が生む革新的な表現

鋼鉄やステンレスが紡ぐ哲学的な対話。伝統的な職人技と現代芸術が融合する金属彫刻の現在地を探る。

14 min read · global metal art
Geleneksel Kaşkay desenleriyle süslenmiş, cesur geometrik formlara sahip el dokuması antik bir Gabbeh halısı örneği.
TR·Jul 31, 2026

Kaşkay Göçebe Sanatı: İran El Sanatlarının Sembolü Gabbeh

Güney İran'ın vahşi doğasından doğan cesur geometrik desenlerin ve yaşayan dokuma geleneğinin derinliklerine bir yolculuk.

4 min read · nomadic crafts qashqai
RU·Jul 30, 2026

Мастера Исфахана: путеводитель по искусству и традициям Ирана

От ювелирной гравировки по металлу до мозаики хатамкари — как ремесленники Исфахана сохраняют наследие ЮНЕСКО сегодня.

5 min read · isfahan artisans
This is a photo of a monument in Iran identified by the ID
PT·Jul 28, 2026

Bazar de Tabriz: O Guia Herança Viva da Joia da Rota da Seda

Descubra a história e a alma comercial do maior mercado coberto do mundo em Tabriz.

5 min read · tabriz bazaar heritage
Sassanian first king Ardachir Ist (aka "Ardachir Babakan") investiture relief at Firuzabad, Iran, Province of Fars.
FR·Jul 25, 2026

L'Héritage de l'Art Sassanide : Un Voyage à Travers l'Eranshahr

Explorez l'éclat de la dynastie sassanide, entre bas-reliefs rupestres et carrefour culturel entre l'Iran et l'Irak.

5 min read · sassanid art heritage
Interior wall and ceiling of the Sheikh-Lotf-Allah mosque in Isfahan, Iran (panorama)
EN·Jul 23, 2026

Persian Mosque Architecture: Exploring the Masterpieces of Iran

Discover the engineering marvels and sacred aesthetics from Isfahan's Safavid heights to Shiraz's stained-glass masterpieces.

6 min read · persian mosque architecture
This photograph of the Afghan amir’s garden in Jalālābād is from an album of rare historical photographs depicting people and places associated with the Second Anglo-Afghan War. The site of modern Jalālābād was chosen by Zahīr al-Dīn Muhammad Bābur (1483-1530), the first Mughal emperor. Building began in 1560 under his grandson, Emperor Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Akbar (1542–1605), who oversaw the construction of numerous gardens in the city. Many Mughal gardens were inspired by the Persian decorative style, chahar bagh (“four gardens,” a design that divided the garden into four sections separated by water or straight paths) . The photograph shows two sentries standing next to an avenue of trees that recedes to a circular summerhouse in the middle distance. The Second Anglo-Afghan War began in November 1878 when Great Britain, fearful of what it saw as growing Russian influence in Afghanistan, invaded the country from British India. The first phase of the war ended in May 1879 with the Treaty of Gandamak, which permitted the Afghans to maintain internal sovereignty but forced them to cede control over their foreign policy to the British. Fighting resumed in September 1879, after an anti-British uprising in Kabul, and finally concluded in September 1880 with the decisive Battle of Kandahar. The album includes portraits of British and Afghan leaders and military personnel, portraits of ordinary Afghan people, and depictions of British military camps and activities, structures, landscapes, and cities and towns. The sites shown are all located within the borders of present-day Afghanistan or Pakistan (a part of British India at the time). About a third of the photographs were taken by John Burke (circa 1843–1900), another third by Sir Benjamin Simpson (1831–1923), and the remainder by several other photographers. Some of the photographs are unattributed. The album possibly was compiled by a member of the British Indian government, but this has not been confirmed. How it came to the Library of Congress is not known. Afghan Wars; Gardens; Guards; Royal gardens
العربية·Jul 21, 2026

الحدائق الفارسية: فلسفة الفردوس والهندسة الإلهية في التراث الإيراني

استكشاف أسرار تصميم 'تشاهار باغ' وكيف حول المعماريون الفرس الصحراء القاحلة إلى واحات خالدة.

4 min read · persian gardens
Painting, portrait of Nadir Shah seated on a carpet, oil on canvas, probably Tehran, 1780s or 1790s This painting is a portrait of Nadir Shah Afshar, one of the most important figures in Iranian history of the last 300 years. Nadir Shah was a brilliant military commander of humble origins who rose through the ranks due to his talent. He was a key figure in the restoration of order in Iran after the Afghan invasion of his country in 1722. At first, he worked in the name of members of the previous dynasty, the Safavids. In 1736, however, he declared himself Shah, and he ruled with considerable success until his assassination in 1747. He established a large and effective army that had few rivals in Asia. With it he repulsed the Ottomans and Russians from Iranian territory and conducted a successful invasion of the Mughal empire in what is now Pakistan and northern India. He defeated the Mughal army in 1739 and seized the capital, Delhi. Among the loot he acquired was the Mughal emperor's jewels, which are still kept in the Central Bank of Iran in Tehran. This is one of only two portraits of Nadir Shah in oils that survive, but they both seem to date from the late 18th century, several decades after his death. The Shah is shown wearing weapons and other accoutrements (armbands, belt, hat band etc.) that are jewelled with precious stones understood to be from the Mughal treasure. The carpet on which he sits is also Mughal. Painting, oil pigments on canvas, portrait of Nadir Shah. Frame height: 179cm Frame width: 116.5cm Weight: 60kg (Rough estimate of weight framed and glazed) Frame depth: 7.5cm
中文·Jul 19, 2026

恺加王朝肖像画中的权力与美学：波斯19世纪油画艺术的色彩革命

探索恺加时代大型油画如何通过融合波斯传统与欧洲技法，重新定义伊朗王室与社会的视觉身份。

10 min read · qajar portraiture
Altın varak ve opak pigmentlerle süslenmiş, detaylı desenlere sahip geleneksel bir Pers el yazması tezhip örneği.
TR·Jul 18, 2026

Tezhip Sanatı Rehberi: Altınla Süslenen Pers El Sanatı Mirası

Yüzyıllardır el yazmalarına hayat veren tezhip sanatının tarihini, tekniklerini ve Şamsa motifinin sırlarını keşfedin.

4 min read · tazhib illumination
This calligraphic fragment includes several verses from Nizami's (d. 614/1218) "Divan" (Compendium of Poems). Script: nasta'liq. The composition, which recalls a number of Safavid calligraphic exercises (siyah mashq) in its formal make-up and calligraphic style, must have been executed during the 16th or 17th century.
RU·Jul 17, 2026

Персидская каллиграфия: тайны стиля насталик и искусство письма

Исследование духовного наследия Ирана от классических манускриптов Бихзада до современных цифровых техник

4 min read · persian calligraphy
This work is coming form a Khamseh of Nizami. It is ascribed to Sultan Muhammad.
NL·Jul 16, 2026

Perzische miniatuurkunst: Traditie, techniek en moderne meesters

Ontdek de verfijnde wereld van Negargari, van klassieke manuscripten tot hedendaagse innovaties door grootmeesters zoals Mahmoud Farshchian.

5 min read · persian miniature
مجسمه سفالين دو شير اثر استاد محمود صفری‌روشن
FR·Jul 12, 2026

Poterie de Lalejin : L'âme de l'artisanat d'art iranien

Explorez Lalejin, près de Hamedan, consacrée Ville Mondiale de la Poterie et cœur battant de la céramique persane ancestrale.

8 min read · lalejin pottery ceramics
Jari-Matti Latvala , winner of the Neste Oil Rally Finland 2010 , driving his Ford Focus RS WRC 09 at Rannankylä shakedown in Muurame .
EN·Jul 10, 2026

Zari Brocade: Weaving Gold into Iran's Silk Heritage

Exploring the ancient art of Persian Zari-bafi, from its Sasanian Silk Road legacy to the master weavers of modern Kashan and Yazd.

8 min read · zari brocade silk
فارسی·Jul 9, 2026

قلمکاری اصفهان: هنر ۵۰۰ ساله روی پارچه‌های دست‌ساز

سفری به قلب کارگاه‌های سنتی اصفهان برای کشف رازهای هنر باستانی چاپ قلمکار و ماندگاری آن در دنیای مدرن.

8 min read · ghalamkar block printing
Сложный геометрический узор из тысяч маленьких зеркал, покрывающий потолок и стены в персидском Зеркальном зале, отражающий свет.
RU·Jul 4, 2026

Айне-кари: как иранские мастера создают дворцы из света

Всесторонний взгляд на искусство персидской зеркальной мозаики, от дворцов шахов до признания ЮНЕСКО.

6 min read · mirror work aineh kari
NL·Jul 3, 2026

Moarraq: De Puzzelkunst van Perzisch Houtmozaïek Ontrafeld

Een diepgaande verkenning van Moarraq, het delicate Iraanse houtmozaïek dat geduld, precisie en artistieke visie verenigt.

8 min read · moarraq mosaic inlay
PT·Jul 2, 2026

Khatam: A Geometria da Paciência na Marchetaria Persa

Explore a antiga arte do Khātamkārī, uma técnica de micro-mosaico que transforma madeira, osso e metal em padrões estelares hipnotizantes.

8 min read · khatam marquetry
IT·Jul 1, 2026

Monabbat: L'Anima del Legno Scolpita nell'Arte Persiana

Da antiche tradizioni a capolavori contemporanei, un viaggio nell'intaglio ligneo che ha reso Abadeh una Città Mondiale dell'Artigianato.

7 min read · monabbat woodcarving
"Fig. 1. Dagger from India, called khouttar, Fig. 2,3,9,11,23 and 24. Indian daggers with strengthened, rippled blades. Nos. 3,9,11, and 23 have the handle made of ivory, enriched with enameled ornaments. Dagger No. 24 has the handle in the form of a horse-head. It is made of a crystal-rock embellished with enamel. The blades of the luxury daggers are embellished with gold. Fig. 6. Dagger from India slightly projecting from its sheath. The handle is made of green jade, artistically formed. Fig. 10 and 18. These are oriental daggers, made by a Paris company of M. Henri Lepage. Fig. 19 and 20. Indian daggers. The handle has raised design, the sheath has wide furrows. Fig. 22. Dagger from Persia with a cord made of weaved gold threads. Fig. 15. Dagger from Turkey shown inserted in its sheath. Fig. 5. Sword from India, with the blade serrated on both sides. The handle is made of wood. Fig. 8. Sword from India. It has a flat blade and transversal grip, embellished with a round-shaped armband. In India, this sword is considered already an ancient type of sword. Fig. 4. Sabre from India with a curved blade, steel grip covered with plain gold. Fig. 6. Indian saber. Drawn half-way from its silver sheath. The blade is slightly curved, the cross-guard is hook-shaped, made of finely chiseled silver. The end of the grip is in the form of an animal's head. Fig. 13. Indian saber with curved blade and sharp, saw-like teeth. The grip is embellished with inlay silver. The pommel is in the shape of a small disc. Fig. 12. Indian execution saber. Large and strong Damascus blade, rather rude. This saber weighs almost 13 lbs. Fig. 21. A Special weapon from Nepal called Koukri kora. The blade is hook-shaped, especially at the end, ending with in sharp points. The grip has two discs at both ends. The sheath for this arm is quite large, made of wood. clothed in red velvet. Fig. 14. Old Indian torador (matchlock musket) with match-striking fire mechanism. Beautiful barrel inlaid with silver. The grip, made of wood, is lacquered, embellished with gold. Gig. 16. and 17. Shafted weapons made entirely of steel, with reliefs, embellished in gold."
DE·Jun 30, 2026

Noghre-Koobi: Die Seele Persiens in Silber gehämmert

Eine Reise in die filigrane Welt der persischen Silbereinlegekunst, wo gehämmertes Metall Geschichten von Dynastien, Spiritualität und meisterhaftem Handwerk erzählt.

7 min read · noghrekoobi silver
FR·Jun 29, 2026

Minakari d'Ispahan : L'Art du Feu et du Ciel qui Danse sur le Métal

Plongée au cœur d'un art millénaire persan où la couleur naît de la flamme, transformant le cuivre en une toile céleste.

8 min read · minakari enamel
Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo
فارسی·Jun 26, 2026

نبض بازار جهانی هنر اسلامی و ایرانی: از جام‌های شیشه‌ای چند میلیون پوندی تا اسطرلاب‌های دقیق

نگاهی عمیق به رکوردهای خیره‌کننده، شاهکارهای فلزکاری ایرانی و دینامیک قدرت در حراج‌خانه‌های معتبر جهان.

7 min read · auction and museum news
abo shahi's carpet
العربية·Jun 25, 2026

بجذوري: الفن الإيراني المعاصر يزدهر في لندن، جسر بين الذاكرة والمستقبل

نظرة معمقة على بينالي الفن الإيراني المعاصر السادس في غاليري مول، حيث يلتقي التراث بالحداثة في حوار فني عابر للحدود.

6 min read · contemporary iranian art
A handicraft, sometimes more precisely expressed as artisanal handicraft or handmade, is any of a wide variety of types of work where useful and decorative objects are made completely by hand or by using only simple tools.
中文·Jun 23, 2026

织入世界遗产的灵魂：探寻伊朗的联合国手工艺与民间艺术之城

从大不里士的地毯到萨南达季的弦音，这些城市是伊朗活态文化遗产的璀璨灯塔。

14 min read · unesco craft cities iran
Manuscripts and illustrations in the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha
PT·Jun 19, 2026

Miniatura Persa: A Tela Ancestral de um Irão Contemporâneo

Da precisão joalheira dos manuscritos reais aos palcos globais da arte contemporânea, a miniatura persa continua a narrar histórias de identidade, património e inovação.

6 min read · persian miniature
قلمزنی- تفرش- استاد میرفخرایی- استان مرکزی- ابوالفضل بختیاری
FR·Jun 16, 2026

Qalamzani : L'âme du métal, le verbe du marteau persan

Plongée au cœur d'un art séculaire où chaque ciselure sur cuivre, argent ou or raconte une histoire de patience, de maîtrise et d'héritage iranien.

7 min read · qalamzani engraving
Engraved Persian metal candleholder — Collections of Astan Quds Razavi Museum
ES·Jun 15, 2026

Isfahán: Donde el Alma de Persia Cobra Vida en las Manos del Artesano

Un viaje al corazón de los talleres y bazares que custodian un legado milenario de belleza y maestría, desde el resonar del martillo sobre el metal hasta el silencio tejido en un tapiz.

5 min read · isfahan artisans
A Termeh pillow cover
EN·Jun 14, 2026

Threads of Time: How Iranian Handicrafts Weave a Living Heritage

From Yazd's recent UNESCO recognition to the master workshops of Isfahan, Iran's ancient arts are being celebrated on the world stage as a vibrant, living tradition.

6 min read · iranian handicrafts