The ancient motif of vase, whether individually or in combination with other motifs, is one of the most basic patterning motifs in visual culture of Iran and is among the manifestations of eternal verdancy. Multiplicity of its types, its various forms, flexibility of its structure and its combination with other motifs have caused that the vase motif become a basic and guiding elements for...

Potteries known as “Minai” are one of the valuable types of potteries remained from middle Islamic era, which were produced between 575 and 616 AH in middle of Islamic civilization, in the late period of Seljuk and Khwarazmshahi era in Iran. Such potteries were found in works obtained from Ray, Kashan, Saveh, and in a limited number in Nishapur and Tabriz that in terms of motifs and their compo...

Shahsevan nomads live in Northwest of Iran. This tribe was established in Safavid era which is one of the magnificent periods in the Iranian history, as a powerful army by Shah Abbas I to support Ghezelbash soldiers as the strong defending forces of the country to encounter the foreign powers. The tribe was scattered in different historical periods to settle in different areas such as the centr...

In a wide range of fabrics attributed to Sasanian era, animal motifs are observable in the form of geometric designs, including medallions. The case study in the present paper concerned animal motifs of Sassanid textiles with a focus on natural and non-domesticated animals that were able to be depicted in the form of a Medallion design alone and without the presence of a hunter. According to th...

Iranians and Armenians have lived together for a long time and have influenced on the language, culture and traditions of each other. In the wake of an Armenian group migration to Isfahan in Shah Abbas era at century 17th AD/ 11 AH and in consequent of church establishment in Jolfa of Isfahan, some copies of Armenian texts consisted of Gospel (Armenian scripture) and some prayer books have been...

With the conquest of China and Iran by the Mongols, the influence of Chinese styles and methods appeared in all the visual arts, including the patterns of fabrics. These designs were also used on the clothes of those in power, which was of special importance in different periods and was considered a royal emblem. Mandarin square is one of the royal symbols. This Chinese royal emblem was also us...

Iranian handicrafts have a brilliant, long history and Iran is considered one of the main centers of this field in the world. Kilim (a flat tapestry-woven carpet) is one of the branches of handicrafts and kilim weaving in Gilan, in comparison to other branches of the handicrafts in this region, is regarded as one of the most important fields with stunning patterns, colors and textures. The vari...