Artistically, Persian carpets can be described as a mosaic made from wool and often silk as well. Iran proudly holds the world's most superior culture in carpet manufacturing. Carpet weaving is an essential part of Persian culture and Persian art. Persian carpets have always fascinated me with...
One of the operations carried out with a celestial globe was that of casting a horoscope. Astrologers were widely respected in Iran, not least at royal courts, and the birth of royal princes was a particular focus for their prognostications. This exceptionally grand copy of his...
I found a wonderful article on Persian miniatures which fascinate me and I thought I would share it with you. They are so beautiful. The online article is titled “Persian Miniature Painting” and here is an excerpt: Persian miniature painting is a courtly and aristocratic art,...
The Shahnameh, translated as ‘the Book of Kings’, is one of the world’s longest epic poems which was written between 977 and 1010 by renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi. With his magical writing, he tells the story of the Persian Empire, in some 50,000 couplets in Early...
Spanning millennia, Iran’s rich and diverse culture has inspired countless artists, poets and architects to create stunning works of art. Starting with the powerful and wealthy Persian empire and continuing throughout the centuries, Persia continues to impress with its beautiful worldly display of magical art...