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73 photographs from museums, open archives, shops and studios, grouped by craft family. Each plate opens with its source and a link to the related entry. Museum photographs show catalogued objects; marketplace images are representative examples, not photos of the described listings.

Woodwork · 3

Khatamkari — KhatamkariWikimedia Commons

Gereh-chini lattice — Gereh-chini latticeWikimedia Commons

Wood carving (Monabbat) — Wood carving (Monabbat)The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Textiles · 20

Persian carpet — Persian carpetWikimedia Commons

Tabriz carpet — Tabriz carpetArabesque Rugs

Termeh — TermehCraftestan

Gabbeh — GabbehDyad Artisans

Kilim (Gelim) — Kilim (Gelim)Wikimedia Commons

Jajim — Jajimletsgopersian.com

Qalamkar block printing — Qalamkar block printingCleveland Museum of Art

Pateh embroidery (Kerman) — Pateh embroidery (Kerman)giftsilkroad.com

Sermeh-duzi — Sermeh-duziVictoria and Albert Museum

Namad felt — Namad feltWikimedia Commons

Giveh footwear — Giveh footwearWikimedia Commons

Zilu (Meybod) — Zilu (Meybod)Art-Sanat 11 (2019), Istanbul University

Velvet weaving (Makhmal-bafi) — Velvet weaving (Makhmal-bafi)Cleveland Museum of Art · 1915.662

Brocade weaving (Zari-bafi) — Brocade weaving (Zari-bafi)The Metropolitan Museum of Art · 49.32.99

Rasht embroidery (Rasht-duzi) — Rasht embroidery (Rasht-duzi)Cleveland Museum of Art / Wikimedia Commons

Needlework embroidery (Suzan-duzi) — Needlework embroidery (Suzan-duzi)Cleveland Museum of Art · 1916.1314

Kashan carpet — Kashan carpetThe Metropolitan Museum of Art via Wikimedia Commons

Nain carpet — Nain carpetWikimedia Commons

Heriz carpet — Heriz carpetWikimedia Commons

Bakhtiari carpet — Bakhtiari carpetWikimedia Commons

Metalwork · 7

Qalam-zani — Qalam-zaniWikimedia Commons

Minakari enamel — Minakari enamelThe Metropolitan Museum of Art

Filigree (Malileh) — Filigree (Malileh)sermeh.net

Turquoise inlay (Firuzeh-kubi) — Turquoise inlay (Firuzeh-kubi)Wikimedia Commons

Inlaid metalwork — Inlaid metalworkThe Metropolitan Museum of Art

Steel openwork (Fulad-kari) — Steel openwork (Fulad-kari)The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Jewellery and gem setting — Jewellery and gem settingThe Metropolitan Museum of Art

Painting · 2

Persian miniature — Persian miniatureWikimedia Commons

Persian lacquer painting — Persian lacquer paintingThe Metropolitan Museum of Art

Calligraphy · 1

Nasta'liq calligraphy — Nasta'liq calligraphyWikimedia Commons

Ceramics · 7

Haft-rang tilework — Haft-rang tileworkCleveland Museum of Art

Moarraq tile mosaic — Moarraq tile mosaicCleveland Museum of Art

Mina'i ware — Mina'i wareCleveland Museum of Art

Lalejin pottery — Lalejin potterysermeh.net

Lustreware (Zarrin-fam) — Lustreware (Zarrin-fam)Cleveland Museum of Art · 1915.638

Blue-and-white ceramics — Blue-and-white ceramicsWikimedia Commons

Slip-painted ceramics — Slip-painted ceramicsThe Metropolitan Museum of Art · 40.170.22

Paper arts · 1

Paper marbling (Abr-o-bad) — Paper marbling (Abr-o-bad)The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Glass · 1

Glassmaking — GlassmakingCleveland Museum of Art · 1951.291

Architectural ornamentation · 1

Stucco carving (Gach-bori) — Stucco carving (Gach-bori)Wikimedia Commons

Stone · 1

Stone carving (Hajjari) — Stone carving (Hajjari)Cleveland Museum of Art · 1938.15

Bone and horn · 1

Bone and ivory carving — Bone and ivory carvingCleveland Museum of Art · 1962.346

Musical instruments · 1

Instrument making (Saz-sazi) — Instrument making (Saz-sazi)Wikimedia Commons

Book arts · 2

Illumination (Tazhib) — Illumination (Tazhib)The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Traditional bookbinding (Sahhafi) — Traditional bookbinding (Sahhafi)The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Basketry · 1

Mat and basket weaving (Hasir-bafi) — Mat and basket weaving (Hasir-bafi)Wikimedia Commons

Leather · 1

Leatherwork (Charm-duzi) — Leatherwork (Charm-duzi)The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Marketplace samples · 23

Tabriz Medallion Carpet — Tabriz Medallion CarpetArabesque Rugs

Khatam Inlay Box — Khatam Inlay BoxWikimedia Commons

Engraved Brass Vessel — Engraved Brass VesselIran2Africa

Handwoven Termeh Cloth — Handwoven Termeh ClothCraftestan

Qashqai Gabbeh Rug — Qashqai Gabbeh RugDyad Artisans

Haft-rang Tile Panel — Haft-rang Tile PanelCleveland Museum of Art

Illuminated Album Page — Illuminated Album PageVanArtHub

Kashan Silk Carpet — Kashan Silk CarpetAzimzadeh Fine Carpets

Persian Ghalam Zani Copper Lidded Candy Dish Bowl Featuring Birds Hand Chased — Persian Ghalam Zani Copper Lidded Candy Dish Bowl Featuring Birds Hand ChasedEtsy · Fantastiquities

Vintage Engraved Metal Plate: Traditional Ghalamzani Art H9.8"/25cm (N3283) — Vintage Engraved Metal Plate: Traditional Ghalamzani Art H9.8"/25cm (N3283)Etsy · TheOldcrafts

Vintage box / Persian wooden box / Storage box with inlays / Wooden casket / Persian Khata — Vintage box / Persian wooden box / Storage box with inlays / Wooden casket / Persian KhataEtsy · SOSOSCHOEN

Vintage Persian Khatam Jewellery/ Trinket box- handpainted with micro-mosaic — Vintage Persian Khatam Jewellery/ Trinket box- handpainted with micro-mosaicEtsy · Karensvintagecabinet

Antique Persian Lacquered Qalamdan (Pen box) Handpainted with Flowers & Vines — Antique Persian Lacquered Qalamdan (Pen box) Handpainted with Flowers & VinesEtsy · SimplyI2

Antique Persian Hand Blown Cobalt Glass Tear Catcher or Rose Water Sprinkler — Antique Persian Hand Blown Cobalt Glass Tear Catcher or Rose Water SprinklerEtsy · Pigeonsquared2

Persian Miniature Painting on Bone - Polo Scene - Handmade Khatam Kari Inlay Frame - Iranian Folk Art - Isfahan Vintage Wall Decor - Middle — Persian Miniature Painting on Bone - Polo Scene - Handmade Khatam Kari Inlay Frame - Iranian Folk Art - Isfahan Vintage Wall Decor - MiddleEtsy · BrocanteMarguerite

Handwoven Wool Kilim Rug: Vintage Persian Varni, Geometric Wall Art — Handwoven Wool Kilim Rug: Vintage Persian Varni, Geometric Wall ArtEtsy · SmileHandmadeArt

Handmade Persian Enamel Bowl and Plate Set, Minakari Art, Decorative Display — Handmade Persian Enamel Bowl and Plate Set, Minakari Art, Decorative DisplayEtsy · PersiCraftsGallery

Minakari, Mina Bowl, Enamel, miniature, On table, Decor Bowl , Persian Art — Minakari, Mina Bowl, Enamel, miniature, On table, Decor Bowl , Persian ArtEtsy · Morghemina

Toranj Termeh Vest — Toranj Termeh VestEtsy · kazhinwear

Baluchi needlework and mirror embroidery earrings (yellow and magenta) — Baluchi needlework and mirror embroidery earrings (yellow and magenta)Etsy listing 1636962520

Vintage Persian miniature painting in khatamkari inlaid frame, hunting scene — Vintage Persian miniature painting in khatamkari inlaid frame, hunting sceneEtsy · SecondWaveStyleShop

Minakari enamel decorative plates, set of three — Minakari enamel decorative plates, set of threeEtsy · GalaksiHandicrafts

Pair of handmade minakari enamelled copper vases — Pair of handmade minakari enamelled copper vasesEtsy · GalaksiHandicrafts