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A korsi in Nain Anthropology Museum Persian korsí. A korsi or korsí (Persian: کرسی) is a type of low table found in Iran and Afghanistan, with a heater underneath it, and blankets thrown over it. It is a traditional item of furniture in Iranian culture. A family or other gathering sits on the floor around the korsi during the winter.
A Haft-Sin Table, Tehran, Iran. The following are the primary items of Haft-seen, whose Persian names begin with the letter S in the Persian alphabet. [1] [2] Sabzeh (سبزه) – wheat, barley, mung bean, or lentil sprouts grown in a dish. Samanu (سمنو) – wheat germ sweet pudding. Senjed (سنجد) – oleaster. Serkeh (سرکه ...
Median man in Persepolis Persian realist Gouache painting of the Qajar dynasty and soldiers in 1850-1851. The arts of Iran are one of the richest art heritages in world history and encompasses many traditional disciplines including architecture, painting, literature, music, weaving, pottery, calligraphy, metalworking and stonemasonry.
Yalda Night, or Shab-e Yalda (also spelled Shabe Yalda), marks the longest night of the year in Iran and in many other Central Asian and Middle Eastern countries. On the winter solstice, in a ...
Like the Persian carpet that exhibits numerous colors and forms in a dazzling display of warmth and creativity, Persian culture is the glue that bonds the peoples of western and central Asia. The South Caucasus and Central Asia "occupy an important place in the historical geography of Persian civilization."
Set a festive table for friends and family with these place setting, centerpiece, and servingware ideas from top designers. Plus, shop our favorite products. 10 Stunning Christmas Table Setting ...
Felt, a traditional weaving, common to the Kermanshah province [7] Ghelimche , a traditional machine woven fabric; Ghalamkar, wood-block printed fabric, often used for table cloths or as bedspreads. [8] Khameh, silk embroidered on raw-colored fabric, typically in all white. [9] Jajim, hand-woven, colorful fabric often found in rural areas
For centuries, skilled Iranian storytellers known as Naqqals have transfixed audiences in traditional coffeehouses with stories from the 50,000-verse Shahnameh, but historically it was an art ...