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Qalamkari The centuriesold art of printing stories on fabric in Isfahan

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Qalamkari: The centuries-old art of printing stories on fabric in Isfahan​

TEHRAN - In the historic Iranian city of Isfahan, where centuries of artistic ingenuity have shaped one of the country's richest cultural landscapes, an age-old craft continues to bring colour, patterns and stories to life on fabric. Known as Qalamkari, this traditional textile art combines hand-carved wooden stamps, carefully prepared dyes and intricate Persian designs to produce decorative fabrics that are both functional and artistic.

Qalamkari: The centuries-old art of printing stories on fabric in Isfahan

Iran and Uzbekistan Where shared history comes alive in Tashkent

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Iran and Uzbekistan: Where shared history comes alive in Tashkent​

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan - As an Iranian journalist visiting Tashkent, I found myself looking at the huge Islamic Civilization Center from two perspectives. I was a visitor discovering the depth of Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage. I was also an Iranian looking for familiar traces of a civilization that has never respected the borders drawn on today’s maps.

Iran and Uzbekistan: Where shared history comes alive in Tashkent