The tradition of calligraphy has always been associated with the act of writing in Iran, and even when the writers
The traditional skills of crafting and playing the Dotār are one of the most prominent social and cultural components of
The art of crafting and playing with Kamantcheh/Kamancha (‘little bow’), a bowed string instrument, has existed for over 1,000 years.
Qālišuyān rituals are practised in Iran to honour the memory of Soltān Ali, a holy figure among the people of
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