Skip to main content

One post tagged with "qalamkari"

View All Tags

Qalamkari The centuriesold art of printing stories on fabric in Isfahan

· 7 min read

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