The Enduring Allure of Persian Rugs: A Brief Look into Their Significance in the Western World
Throughout history, there have been few objects that capture the imagination of Westerners like Persian rugs. Beyond the romantic image...
Persian Qalamkar: A Legacy of Art and Culture
Persian Qalamkar, or Persian Block Print, is a centuries-old tradition of textile printing that feels like a window into the soul of Persian culture. Growing up surrounded by these intricate fabrics, we never saw them as mere decorations—they were part of our lives, woven into celebrations, prayers, and everyday moments. The art transforms simple cotton into a canvas of colours and patterns, using hand-carved wooden stamps and natural dyes passed down through generations. To look at a Qalamkar piece is to see Persian poetry, to imagine the soft breeze in a Persian garden shaded by pomegranate trees. It’s not just artful fabric; it’s a piece of our culture, shared with the world.
The Qashqai Mafrash: Exploring a Lesser-known Qashqai Textile
The Mafrash, woven by the Qashqai tribes of southern Iran. These captivating woven receptacles boast multiple functionalities, gorgeous colours, symbolic patterns, and an ages-old history.
5 Tips for Spotting an Authentic Handmade Persian Carpet
Authentic Handmade Persian carpets are exquisite works of art. Making each handwoven carpet takes a lot of effort and skill, resulting ...
Master How to Clean and Maintain Persian Rugs?
Any precious object needs a good amount of care and maintenance, and Persian rugs are no exception. They are pieces of art that are pro...
Gabbeh: A Tale of Love, Artistry, and Nature in Iran
Gabbeh is a stunningly colourful and profoundly sentimental tribute to the elements of beauty, nature, love and art. Mohsen Makhmalbaf ...
People of the Wind
A Breathtaking Documentary About Migration of Bakhtiari Nomads
There are no towns, no roads, and no bridges. There is no turning...
The Spirit of Renewal: Nowrouz, Easter, and Persian Rugs
"The morning breeze and Nowrouz scent have started to blowOnto the friends' desire and the triumphant fortuneHappy be onto you this yea...
How to Place Rugs in Your Home?
You probably have experienced how challenging choosing the right rug is for each home space and how much a wrong choice could be regret...
The Woven Sounds: What are the singing culture related to carpet weaving in Iran?
The beauty of Persian hand woven rugs is not only in the final products themselves but also in the weaver's and local customs and tradi...