BY Ali Vaseghnia Reshteh Khoshkar is one of the many traditional sweets of Gilan. The cookies are famously used for breaking the fast during the month of Ramadan. So if you travel to Gilan province during this month, there is a good chance that you will see many places offering these sweet cookies. (The month of Ramadan moves […]
BY Shahab Shabani Nejhad Rugs and carpets have an important role in Iran’s artistic past(Persian Carpet). Jajims are a type of handcrafted rug, usually woven from cotton or wool, and recognised by their vertical stripe patterns that give them a rainbow-like appearance. Unlike other kinds of rugs and carpets, weaving on horizontal looms is easier due to its speed […]
BY Shahab Shabani Nejhad You may have heard about glassblowing and think that it’s a hip and modern phenomenon. But the signs of glassblowing can be found around 2500-3000 BC. Almost all countries and nations around the world have had some exposure to glass making and glassware. Glass has a rich history in art and industry. It is usually […]
BY TAP Editorial Team Iranians have a culture of exchanging gifts. There are plenty of occasions during which they like to celebrate their customary gatherings.
BY TAP Editorial Team The Qeysarie Gate is a historically significant gateway to Isfahan’s major market and is included in the Naqsh-e Jahan Square complex, which is Isfahan’s primary tourist destination. The gate is one of two locations in Isfahan that are included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, along with Naqsh-e Jahan Square. The Grand Bazaar of Isfahan, […]
BY TAP Editorial Team Giveh is one of Iran’s traditional clogs and is in the traditional clothing group, and it was one of the main clogs for men in the past, especially in summer. Giveh(Shiraz souvenirs) is a particular style of shoe with a sole made of leather, rubber, or pressed fabrics and a top made of cotton or […]
BY TAP Editorial Team Tabriz, located in the northwest of the country, is one of Iran’s tourism hubs. This city hosts valuable heritage with its rich historical and cultural background. Also, due to its geographical location, it has various natural attractions(Tabriz historical places). In 2018, Tabriz was introduced as a model city for tourism in the Islamic world. This […]
BY TAP Editorial Team To learn about another historical bazaar in Iran, here we are going to pay a visit to Kerman Grand Bazaar. The bazaar, considered one of the city’s most important attractions, is an attractive world full of amazing things. Together we are going to learn about different parts of this bazaar, and have a look at […]
BY TAP Editorial Team The definition of Khatam Kari (inlay work) in the Persian encyclopedia is “the art of decorating the surface of objects in a mosaic-like manner, with small triangles. The various designs of Khatam have always been in the form of regular geometric shapes. These geometric shapes are patterned by placing small triangles together. Triangles are made […]
BY Fatema Ahmadi Together, let’s review the list of souvenirs of Mashhad. Mashhad is a city full of souvenirs, handicrafts, delicious and of course expensive stuff like saffron. However, tourists do not return home without buying this valuable fragrant herb. Join us to learn about the souvenirs and handicrafts of this glorious city. 1. Neyshabur Turquoise Around the […]
BY TAP Editorial Team Tehran’s modern and well designed new breed of shopping malls, as well as roofed bazaars, make this city more than a merely chaotic jumble of concrete. As the most secular and liberal city in Iran, Tehran blows your mind with more than 400 shopping centers where you can find not only plenty of trendy local […]
BY TAP Editorial Team Ghalamzani (Iran Souvenir)is one of the old handicrafts of Iran, which is in the group of metalworking. Engraving is the equivalent word for Qhalamzani In English. Anyway, it is the art of decorating and carving various patterns and designs on metal objects. The base metal is mainly copper, gold, silver, and brass. They do the […]
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