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02OctOctober 2, 2025

Decorating With Large Mina Kari Vases: Styling Tips

Decorating with large Mina Kari vases can transform your living space into a stylish oasis. These beautifully crafted pieces, known for their intricate designs and vibrant colors, bring a sense of elegance and personality into any room. Whether you have a minimalistic or eclectic aesthetic, Mina Kari vases offer versatility that can enhance your decor. In this article, we will explore how to incorporate these stunning vases into your home through various styles, placement techniques, and even seasonal decorating ideas....

By MohammadMinakariArt, iran, Minakari, Vase0 Comments

24SepSeptember 24, 2025

Turquoise Inlaying: Persian Craftsmanship and Cultural Legacy

Turquoise inlaying has deep roots in Persian culture, reflecting centuries of artistry and craftsmanship. This unique technique of incorporating stunning turquoise gemstones into various objects has been a hallmark of Persian artisanship, symbolizing beauty and luxury. As we delve into the world of turquoise inlaying in Persia, we will explore its historical significance, the intricate techniques involved, the cultural meanings tied to turquoise, and its contemporary relevance. This exploration reveals how a technique rooted in ancient traditions continues to resonate...

By MohammadFirozehkobiArt, Art History, Firozeh, Firozehkobi, Fruit Bowl, Iranian Culture, Persian Fruit Bowl0 Comments

22SepSeptember 22, 2025

Minakari: The Vibrant Art of Persian Enamel and Ceramics

Minakari is a mesmerizing art form that intricately combines the beauty of ceramics and the vibrant colors of enamel. Originating from Iran, this ancient craft has been practiced for centuries and is revered for its exquisite designs and intricate patterns. Minakari involves the meticulous process of applying colored enamel to metal surfaces, predominantly copper, which is then fired in a kiln to create stunning, durable artwork. This article will delve into the various elements that make Minakari a unique cultural...

By MohammadMinakariArt, Iranian Culture, iranian handicrafts, Minakari0 Comments

28JanJanuary 28, 2020

Chehel Sotun – Part 2

Chehel Sotun The paintings of the western wall (opposite the entrance) depict, from right to left. the following subjects: The feast given by Shah Abbas the Great in honor of King Vali Mohammad Khan of Turkestan. This is a clear and picturesque portrayal of the ostentation of the Esfahan court. The battle of Chaldoran between the troops of Shah Ismail r Safavid and the Ot-toman Janissaries. The reception given by Shah Tahrnasb...

By MohammadIran, Isfahan, Traveling33 bridge, 33 pol, Ali Qapu Palace, Art, Chehel Sotun, handicraft, handicrafts, iran, iranian handicrafts, Iranian Palace, isfahan, isfahanApiTag, Mosque, Naghsh-e Jahan, persian art, shiraz iran, tehran, travel, Vipemo0 Comments

13JanJanuary 13, 2020

Chehel Sotun – Part 1

Chehel Sotun Chehel Sotun, Hasht Behesht, and Talar-e Ashraf, along with several other, less sumptuous buildings are the few survivors of the magnificent compound of Safavid palaces which used to occupy a vast area from Naqsh-e Jahan Square to Chahar Bagh Avenue. These palaces stand amid . superb parkland, which, however, has been largely diminished compared to the original garden of Jahan Nama that had been planted there by Shah Ismail Safavid. Today the original plan of the park and its...

09JanJanuary 9, 2020

Ali Qapu – Part 2

Ali Qapu The royal staircase, added during the rule of Shah Abbas II, is 1.4 m wide and has 118 steps; this staircase was used during the monarch’s public receptions. The first two floors of the present structure totally lack the ornamentation because little has survived the vandalism of visitors to the palace immediately after the Islamic Revolution. Only a pattern of the fine curtains – the conspicuous feature of all Safavid palaces – is discernible on the dados. However, visitors...

By MohammadIran, Isfahan, Traveling33 bridge, 33 pol, Ali Qapu Palace, Art, handicraft, handicrafts, iran, iranian handicrafts, Iranian Palace, isfahan, isfahanApiTag, Mosque, Naghsh-e Jahan, persian art, shiraz iran, tehran, travel, Vipemo0 Comments

07JanJanuary 7, 2020

Ali Qapu – Part 1

Ali Qapu The royal palace of Ali Qapu dominates the western side of Naqsh-e Iahan Square. The palace was founded in 1597, duing the 11th year of Shah Abbas’s reign, to serve as his place of residence. The palace was eventually created on the site of a garden pavilion that most historians attribute to the Timurid period. At Shah Abbas’s order, the Timurid structure was rebuilt and expanded. At this stage, the palace consisted of four floors and a hypostyle...

05JanJanuary 5, 2020

Isfahan Naghsh-e Jahan Square

Isfahan Naghsh-e Jahan Square Naqsh-e Jahan ("Pattern of the World") Square is the most spectacular, most magnificent sight of Isfahan. No matter how many descriptions of it one may have previously heard or read, the first sight of it is sure to provoke a gasp of astonishment. Today this magnificent plaza has been renamed, and is now called Imam Square. A huge arena of more than 80,000 sq. m - 510 m long and 163 m wide - it is the...

By MohammadIran, Isfahan, Traveling33 bridge, 33 pol, Art, handicraft, handicrafts, iran, iranian handicrafts, isfahan, isfahanApiTag, Mosque, Naghsh-e Jahan, persian art, shiraz iran, tehran, travel, Vipemo0 Comments

13DecDecember 13, 2019

Isfahan Period in Art

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Isfahan Period in Art The "Isfahan Period" covers a span of about 125 years from 1598, when Shah Abbas the Great transferred the Iranian capital to Isfahan, to the city's conquest in 1722 by the Afghans. without doubt, it is the highest point of Isfahan's long, rich history of art. Architecture and art developed in Isfahan on three main levels: the refined, the monumental, and the utilitarian. The fine arts, particularly painting and the whole arts...

By MohammadIran, Isfahan, Traveling33 bridge, 33 pol, Art, handicraft, handicrafts, iran, iranian handicrafts, isfahan, isfahanApiTag, Mosque, persian art, shiraz iran, tehran, travel, Vipemo0 Comments

08DecDecember 8, 2019

Chahar Bagh Avenue

Chahar Bagh Avenue The world's first boulevard, Chahar Bagh Avenue was one of the earliest creations of Shah Abbas I in Esfahan. It was started as soon as Esfahan was chosen the capital city and was finally completed in 1598.It started at the magnificent palace of the Jahan Nama, which occupied the site of the city's present municipality until 1890, and stretched as far as the foot of the Soffeh Mountain. The splendid Allahverdi Khan Bridge connected...

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