Artisans & workshops

هنرمندان و کارگاه‌ها

Profiles are free for artisans. Verification records that identity, workshop and craft have been checked; it is not a judgement of quality or a guarantee of authenticity for any individual object.

KhatamkariVerified

Reza Ghaffariرضا غفاری

Isfahan · 38 years

A third-generation inlay maker working at the finest rod densities still produced in Isfahan, with a practice divided between new commissions and conservation work on historic doors and Quran stands.

Tabriz carpetVerified

Afsaneh Rostamiافسانه رستمی

Tabriz · 26 years

Weaver and workshop head specialising in fine-raj medallion carpets from cartoons drawn in-house, and a teacher of weavers in a municipal training programme.

Qalam-zaniVerified

Morteza Sadeghiمرتضی صادقی

Isfahan · 44 years

An engraver known for deeply raised arabesque grounds on brass trays and ewers, and for documenting the named punch textures used in his family workshop.

TermehVerified

Parvin Kermaniپروین کرمانی

Kerman · 31 years

One of a small number of weavers still producing handwoven termeh on a drawloom, working largely on ceremonial cloths and museum reproductions.

Gabbeh

Sohrab Qashqaiسهراب قشقایی

Shiraz · 19 years

Weaver and dyer working with his household's flocks, using madder, indigo and walnut husk and weaving without drawn designs.

Persian miniatureVerified

Shirin Behzadشیرین بهزاد

Isfahan · 22 years

Painter and illuminator trained in the Isfahan school, working on manuscript commissions and on the conservation of gilded album borders.