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The culture of Iran (Persian: فرهنگ ایران) or culture of Persia [1] [2] [3] is among the most influential in the world. Iran ( Persia ) is widely considered to be one of the cradles of civilization .
During the Achaemenian period (550–330 BC), Persian clothing started to reflect social status and eminence, the climate of the region, and the season. The design philosophy for ancient clothing was a marriage of both function and aesthetics. [1] Images of Persian clothing examples can be seen in ancient art and Persian miniature paintings. [2]
From the yarn fiber to the colors, every part of the Persian rug is traditionally handmade from natural ingredients over the course of many months. The art of rug weaving in has its roots in the culture and customs of its people and their instinctive feelings. Weavers mix elegant patterns with a myriad of colors.
From 1941 to 1979, Iran was ruled by King Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shah. On February 11, 1979, the Islamic Revolution swept the country.
Evidence of a painted-pottery civilization around Susa has been dated to c 5000 BCE. [1] Susa was firmly within the Sumerian Uruk cultural sphere during the Uruk period.An imitation of the entire state apparatus of Uruk, proto-writing, cylinder seals with Sumerian motifs, and monumental architecture, is found at Susa.
Persian culture — of ancient and modern Iran , in Western Asia; For contemporary Iran, please see: Category: Culture of Iran. Subcategories.
It is Nowruz — the Persian New Year — and the Iranian American Jewish Federation has invited the 46-year-old to perform along with other Iranian female artists — drummers, dancers and singers.
Chelow kabab is considered to be the national dish of Iran. [1]Iranian cuisine is the culinary traditions of Iran.Due to the historically common usage of the term "Persia" to refer to Iran in the Western world, [2] [3] [4] it is alternatively known as Persian cuisine, despite Persians being only one of a multitude of Iranian ethnic groups who have contributed to Iran's culinary traditions.