Iran, a land of ancient civilization and profound cultural heritage, has long been a cradle of creativity and artistic expression. From the intricate patterns of Persian carpets to the graceful lines ...

Jessica Steinberg, The Times of Israel's culture and lifestyles editor, covers the Sabra scene from south to north and back to the center Paisley, the teardrop-shaped pattern that has decorated ...

In every corner of Iran, from the bazaars of Isfahan to the deserts of Yazd, a story is being told — not through words, but through threads, metal, clay, and paint. Iranian handicrafts are not just ...

Lusterware, developed by Islamic potters, has captured viewers’ eyes for centuries with its shiny metallic wonder. Precursors of the lusterware technique were first produced in the eighth century in ...

There are hundreds of Iranians across the country and beyond that keep the ancient art alive. One of those, Mohammad-Hossein Aghamiri, in a recent interview with AFP, has said he sometimes dedicates ...

Ashkan Agahzadeh has been around rugs his entire life. A native of Tehran, Iran, Ashkan spent his childhood watching his mother and aunt spend years hand-knotting tapestries and carpets. He, along ...