Persian Famous Souvenirs
Due to its old civilization and rich culture, Iran has a lot of art, crafts, and goods. In fact, Iranian souvenirs or Persian souvenirs vary from handicrafts and clothes to food and drink. The most famous Iranian souvenirs include carpet, Saffron, pottery and ceramics, khatam, pistachio, etc.
Persian Carpet
Iranian carpets, either handmade or factory ones, are among favorite Persian souvenirs which are mostly woven from herds of sheep and goats, cotton, wool, and silk. The high quality of materials used and the different designs and colors have made this product as the best known cultural experts. The carpets usually named after the place they are made (e.g. Kerman, Tabriz, Kashan, etc.) or after the ethnic groups (e.g. Ghashghais). More information about Persian carpets can be obtained in Iran Carpet Museum, Tehran, Iran.
Pottery
The history of Persian pottery goes back to the early Neolithic Age. It has a long and brilliant history. The excavations and archaeological research show that there were four parts for pottery manufacturing consists of the west of Zagros Mountains, south of the Caspian Sea, Azarbaijan province, and Kerman and Baluchestan regions.
khatam
Khatam, as a native Iranian art, is the art of decorating wooden surfaces using wood, bone, and metal that goes back to the 17th century. It can be applied to different goods contain boxes, furniture, mirrors, etc. This ancient technique of inlaying has a highly elaborate process.
Saffron
Saffron which is also considered as a medical plant is mostly cultivated in Mashhad, Iran. It is also called the “red gold”. Saffron, derived from the flower of Crocus Sativus, is used mostly in cooking as a coloring agent. It can bring happiness and it is also an anti-depressant.
Persian Pistachio
This nut known as “green gold” among Persian comes from the Middle East, Persia, Syria, Turkey, and Greece. This commodity has a special place in the economy. Since it is a part of Iranian culture, it can be found in every household.
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