Iranian Lenj vessels are traditionally hand-built and are used by inhabitants of the northern coast of the Persian Gulf for
Naqqāli is the oldest form of dramatic performance in the Islamic Republic of Iran and has long played an important
Ta‘zīye (or Ta’azyeh) is a ritual dramatic art that recounts religious events, historical and mythical stories and folk tales. Each
Pahlevani is an Iranian martial art that combines elements of Islam, Gnosticism and ancient Persian beliefs. It describes a ritual
In Khorasan Province, the Bakhshis are renowned for their musical skill with the dotār, a two-stringed, long-necked lute. They recount Islamic and
Iranians enjoy a global reputation in carpet weaving, and the carpet weavers of Fars, located in the south-west of Iran,
Long a centre for fine carpets, Kashan has almost one in three residents employed in carpet-making, with more than two-thirds
The Radif of Iranian music is the traditional repertoire of the classical music of Iran that forms the essence of
The art of traditional embroidery is widespread in Palestine. Originally made and worn in rural areas, the practice is now
The Palestinian Hikaye is a narratiave expression practised by women.The fictitious tales, which have evolved over the centuries, deal with