Lock Smithery

A Securing Craft

Lock smithery is one of the oldest crafts of human. Evidence suggests that Iranians have long been familiar with this craft, playing an important role in the development of it.

A Symbol On Top Of The Qeysarie Gate

Sagittarius

On the Qeysarie Gate of Isfahan Bazaar, in the Naqsh-e Jahan Square, an image of a horse archer, formed as half human and half horse is patterned, on a mosaic tile in which the horseman with a bow in hand and arrow aims at his own tail which is a dragon with a fiery breath.

Naqshe Jahan Square

The sunset Naqqare

In the past, a certain ceremony was held at the Naqshe Jahan Square. This special ceremony of the sunset time was a remainder of the times before Islam and the religion of the Magi.

Figures of Isfahan-Fazlollah Dahesh

Figures of Isfahan-Fazlollah Dahesh

Fazlollah Dahesh, known as Ataolmolk, was born in Ordibehesht 1240 at Isfahan. He returned to Iran after being educated in industries in the University off Mumbay and founded the first textile factories of Isfahan by the name of “Vatan Factory”.

Astrolabe Making

Watching the World from the Astrolabe of Isfahan

When there was no such modern technology as the Internet, satellite and mobile phones, a small instrument as the legendary Jam of Jamshid revealed the world for the people of the Isfahan.

Turquoise Inlaying

A Turquoise Chirping

Turquoise gems are inlaid on the surface of utensils and jewelry so that the underlying metal and gemstones form a single body called firuze-kubi (turquoise inlaying), a registered trades of Isfahan crafts

Lock Smithery

A Securing Craft

Lock smithery is one of the oldest crafts of human. Evidence suggests that Iranians have long been familiar with this craft, playing an important role in the development of it.

Silver Smithery

The Silver of Sepahan

Silver dishes have a special position for the people of Isfahan; you may find the decorative dishes or the mirror and silver candlesticks in the homes of the brides in traditional families.

Engraving

The Art of Hammer and Burin

The sound of hammer and burin is heard from the engraving workshop of Imam Mall and the craftsman is busy working. He first fills inside or under the object with melted tar to be cool and firm later.