Iran

Iran sustains a deep Persian heritage of carpet weaving, classical music, gardens and tilework.

Textile & dress Music & dance Building & habitat Food & cooking Crafts

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Persian carpet weaving

Persian carpet weaving

Hand-knotted carpets from Kashan, Tabriz and beyond, famed for fine medallion and arabesque designs.

Textile & dress

Radif of Persian music

Radif of Persian music

Repertoire of melodic modes that forms the basis of improvised classical performance.

Persian garden design

Persian garden design

Fourfold chahar-bagh layout with water channels and pavilions evoking paradise.

Building & habitat

Chelow kebab cuisine

Chelow kebab cuisine

Saffron-buttered rice served with grilled marinated meat, the national dish.

Persian miniature painting

Persian miniature painting

Detailed small-scale painting illustrating manuscripts with rich colour and gold.