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The Timeless Art of Calico and Ghalamkari Persian Block Printing Taught and refined across generations for over a thousand years in Iran, Calico is the exquisite art of traditional block printing on fabric. Utilizing organic colors and hand-carved printing blocks crafted from walnut, pear, and hawthorn trees, professional craftsmen create repeated, intricate designs on high-quality cotton to produce gorgeous, colorful tablecloths, tablecovers, bed coverlets, and pillowcases. The Intricate Pro …

The History and Strategy of Backgammon: An Ancient Persian Legacy Backgammon is celebrated as one of the oldest board games for two players in human history. The playing pieces are moved according to the roll of dice, and a player wins by removing all of their pieces from the board before their opponent. As a prominent member of the tables family, backgammon belongs to one of the most ancient classes of board games in the world. Ancient Persian Roots: Takht-e-Nard In Persian, the game of back …

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 Art of Turquoise Inlay: History, Craftsmanship & Persian Firozeh Koobi The turquoise is ancient, yet again and again it finds itself back in fashion. Its shining sky blue is one of the most popular trend colors in the world of jewelry and fashion. Turquoise fixing is one of the branches of handicraft which holds the beauty and attraction of a good handicraft product. It is believed that the antiquity of this industry goes back to about seventy years ago. At that time a Yousef Hakiman …

Seven Sands of the Emirates: The Ultimate UAE Keepsake The United Arab Emirates is a magnificent federation comprised of seven distinct emirates, each offering its own unique charm, culture, and landscape: 1. Abu Dhabi 2. Dubai 3. Sharjah 4. Ajman 5. Umm al-Quwain 6. Ras al-Khaimah 7. Fujairah If you are planning to visit the UAE soon and wish to bring back a meaningful souvenir for your collection or as a special gift for family and friends, you do not need to travel across all seven emira …