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Timeless Elegance: Persian Khatam Kari Clocks . Persian Art
"Timeless Elegance: Exploring the Artistry of Persian Khatam Kari Clocks" In a world dominated by modern gadgets and digital timekeeping, there's something inherently captivating about the traditional craftsmanship of Persian Khatam Kari clocks. These exquisite timepieces, adorned with intricate patterns and shimmering inlays, are a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Iran. Originating from the city of Shiraz, Khatam Kari is a centuries-old Persian art form that
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9th Jun 2024
Khatam Kari , persian handicrafts , marquetry inlaid
khatam kari is one of the most famous handicrafts in Esfahan.
A khatam is a Persian form of marquetry that involves inlaying small equilateral triangles made of ivory, metal, bone, wood and brass twisted wires to create a stunning geometric pattern. Artworks with smaller inlaid pieces are generally more valuable.With khatam, thin wood sticks (ebony, teak, ziziphus, orange, rose), brass (for golden parts), and camel bones (for white parts) are carved into star-shaped incrustation patterns. Gold,
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24th Jul 2022
Persian miniature , hand painted art , Persian painting ,art
Persian miniature is a small painting on paper,Bone,Shell , stone etc.A Persian miniature is a richly detailed miniature painting which
depicts religious or mythological themes from the region of the Middle
East now known as Iran. The art of miniature painting in Persia
flourished from the 13th through the 16th centuries, and continues to
this day, with several contemporary artists producing notable Persian
miniatures. These delicate, lush paintings are typically v
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1st Feb 2016
Turquoise inlay , Persian handicrafts , Persian decorative
Turquoise inlayThe 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 known as Mohammadreza started the
craft of turquoise fixing
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29th Nov 2015