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The Art of Minakari: Enameling of Fire and Soil Enamel is a brilliant art of fire and soil with a rich history extending back to 1500 B.C. Enamelworking and decorating metals with colorful, baked coats is one of the most distinguished art traditions rooted in Isfahan. Known as Mina—derived from Minoo in Persian culture, which means heaven and refers to its azure celestial color—it is a glasslike colored coating stabilized by heat onto metals like copper. Types of Enamel Art Globa …

The Meaning & Magic of Souvenirs: From Mementos to Online Shopping The word ‘souvenir’ is a French word meaning memory or remembrance. Souvenirs can also be called mementos, keepsakes or tokens of remembrance and can be any object that someone keeps hold of, for the memories it brings back. Although most often associated with gift shop products such as miniature replicas of famous UAE icons, including Burj Al Arab, the Burj Khalifa and the Atlantis Hotel, a souvenir can be an …

The Exquisite Art and History of Persian Miniature Painting A Persian miniature is a small, richly detailed painting traditionally executed on paper, bone, shell, stone, or similar surfaces. These intricate artworks depict religious, historical, or mythological themes originating from the Middle Eastern region now known as Iran. The art of miniature painting in Persia flourished from the 13th through the 16th centuries and continues to thrive today through the work of notable contemporary art …