Handcrafts and art industry represent culture, tradition and
creativity of the people of Isfahan. Miniature painting, carving, mosaic and
silver beads, chain weaving, carpet weaving, and textile crafts are traditional
arts which flourished in the Safavid era. It is highly recommended that
visitors make time to view the beautiful native arts and crafts.
Inlaid art crafts
These consist of objects with small wooden triangles in
regular geometric forms. Inlaid art works in geometric patterns are composed of
triangles made up of ivory, camel bone, wood, brass and wire. Many products
such as picture frames, jewelry boxes, cigarette boxes, pipes and album covers
are decorated with this intricate inlaid work.
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| Inlaid art crafts,Isfahan,Iran |
Weaving
Persian carpets go back 2500 years and have a rich culture
behind them. There are of two types: nomadic and city woven carpets. Tribal and
nomadic carpets which are made by Iranian nomads have an improvised geometric
design and asymmetric pattern made with organic colors. City woven carpets can
be made of thread, silk and wool in a different pattern based on a weaver’s
style. Today, most designs of new carpets include Lachak forms, flowers,
shahabbasi, prayer, trees and hunting.
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| Weaving,Isfahan,Iran |
Silk Isfahan carpets
One of the most expensive carpets in the world belong to
Iran, and is the silk carpet of Isfahan. The outstanding craftsmanship, high
knot density and use of pure silk make them unique. These carpets have a high
decorative value with striking colors and elaborate patterned designs. They are
one of the main crafts which has an important economic aspect too. In the
Safavid era, Isfahan was one of the main carpet centers. There are some shops in
this city where carpets are woven in a golden texture.
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| Silk carpet, Isfahan, Iran |
Felting
Felt is the oldest textile fabric dates back to 6300 BC and
has its origin in the Neolithic period. It is created from wool or other animal
fibers that are densely matted together. In Asia, particularly in Iran, this
nonwoven fabric has been used for yurts, rugs, hats, boots and clothing since
16th century. Felt making largely belongs to nomads communities including
Qashgaees, Bakhtiyari and Arab Jarghoye who mainly live in Fereydonshah
,Semirom, chadegan and Shahrreza among
which, Semirom felting is very famous .
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| Felting,Isfahan,Iran |
You can visit Qeytariye bazar in Isfahan and spend some hours
in this historical yet alive atmosphere which seems to be a great experience
while traveling in Iran and enjoy watching and buying these marvelous
handicrafts.
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