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Hossein Fallahi - Miniaturist: Master miniaturist
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  • TheWanderingCamel
  • By TheWanderingCamel on April 7, 2005
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  • Ferdosi - Esfahan
    Ferdosi
    by TheWanderingCamel
    Just a little shop up a side street, the window full of beautiful miniatures. What made this one special? Sitting beside the artist as he filled his fine brush with black ink and, without a single mistake or hestitation, drew this little sketch and presented it to me with a smile. He's been doing it for more than 50 years now, but it was still done with such grace and humility -I was utterly charmed.

    The miniatures in this shop are very fine, of a much higher quality than the cheaper offerings in the bazaar.

    $30 and much more.

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  • Theme: Art
  • Address: Posht Matbakh ave 51
  • Directions: Nagsh e Jahan Square
  • Website: www.miniatureart.org
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    Abu Talibi: Miniatures
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  • iwys
  • By iwys on December 6, 2004
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    by iwys
    Miniature paintings on camel bone are a local speciality in Isfahan. Many of the small shops around Emam Khomeini Square sell them. They make ideal gifts because they are not only beautiful, but also, easy to carry home.

    I particularly liked the work of an old artist, called Abu Talibi. He specializes in paintings of nomadic scenes and small desert towns.

    Expect tp pay $50- $120 for a high quality, framed miniature.

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  • Theme: Art
  • Address: Abu Talibi, Emam Khomeini Square
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    Special cloths
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  • TheWanderingCamel
  • Updated By TheWanderingCamel on April 8, 2005
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  • Detail -handblocked cloth - Esfahan
    Detail -handblocked cloth
    by TheWanderingCamel
    Esfahan is the home of the block printed tablecloths, cushions, bags, etc you see everywhere for sale in Iran. They make excellent gifts - cheap, unbreakable, easy to pack and they wash and wear very well when you get them home. However, if you want something a bit more special, look out for the workshops in the bazaar where you see a craftsman at work handblocking the cloth. Watch how he works so precisely, with the side of his hand protected by a large pad as he applies the pressure on the block. Then choose a cloth from the myriad of colours and sizes in the stacked shelves. So hard to choose, there's always just one more that catches your eye.

    I like the tablecloths - they are always useful and fit with any decor at home, but you will also see large panels that can be used as throws and bedspreads as well as smaller items.

    It depends entirely on the size of the cloth and the complexity of the work. A large (2mx1.5m) with a complex pattern and border will cost you $40 or more, but it will last a lifetime.

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  • Theme: Local Craft
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    Abbasi Hotel Carpet Shop: Persian Carpets
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  • By iwys on December 6, 2004
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  • Isfahan Carpet - Esfahan
    Isfahan Carpet
    by iwys
    Isfahan has possibly the greatest number of carpet shops of any city in Iran. You can spend hours looking through thousands of carpets in the bazaar, at carpet warehouses adjacent to the bazaar and in shops around Emam Khomeni Square.

    Surprisingly, after looking around all of those places, I eventually found the one that I wanted in the Abbasi Hotel carpet shop. They stock a limited range of very high quality carpets and the prices were no higher than in the bazaar.

    It's best to buy Isfahan carpets here, although you will find carpets from every part of Iran. Prices will vary greatly, depending on quality. Remember, these carpets are hand-made and can take years to make.

    The 55-year-old Isfahan carpet, measuring 2m x !.25m, which you can see in the picture, cost $900.

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  • Theme: Local Craft
  • Address: Abbasi Hotel
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    The Bazaar and various shops: Exquisite miniatures
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  • TheWanderingCamel
  • By TheWanderingCamel on April 7, 2005
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  • The most delicate work - Esfahan
    The most delicate work
    by TheWanderingCamel
    Beautifully painted miniatures on bone are available all over Iran ,but they are a speciality of Esfahan. Of course you get what you pay for, but even the little ones that sell for just a few dollars in the bazaar make wonderful gifts and souvenirs.

    $10 and up

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  • Theme: Art
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    Bazaar-e Honar Isfahan
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  • By omidamini on July 18, 2005
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  • Esfahan Shopping
    by omidamini
    Dating back to Safavid period, this beautiful vaulted bazaar is located on the north side of the Madraseh-ye Emam la far-e Sadeq (formerly Chahar Bagh School, Sultani School, and Madraseh-ye Madar-e Shah). Originally, the bazaar was named Razaarcheh-ye Roland (High- Vaulted Bazaar), Razaar-e Shahi, or Razaar-e Sultani. Three hundred meters long, it was recently renovated and will provide any tourist with an unforgettable shopping tour

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    Bazaar: Persian Carpet
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  • By azadeh on April 9, 2003
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  • bazar - Esfahan
    bazar
    by azadeh
    In Isfahan Region you can find great hand made persian carpets from Isfahan and Naeen , Even if you do not want to buy carpets the Bazaar it's like a Musiume it's self so nice do not miss it

    you can buy Silvers they are so nice and great handcrafts from Isfahan actually the most beutifull handcraft of iran are produced in Isfahan alot of nice "minakari" on glasses and many more things

    if you want to buy Carpet and silver it's expensive but they are worth of it

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  • Theme: Local Craft
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    BAZAR: It's the fest of colors ...
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  • By vahiddavoodi on September 1, 2003
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  • Isfahan's bazar - Esfahan
    Isfahan's bazar
    by vahiddavoodi
    it's the fest of colors in isfahan's bazar.
    you'll surprised by colors and the value of population in bazar,so you can enjoy of these views or shoping many artificates from the salors.

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    isfahan bazar: BAZAR..the heart of business...
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  • Updated By vahiddavoodi on September 1, 2003
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  • Bazar in isfahan - Esfahan
    Bazar in isfahan
    by vahiddavoodi
    every city in iran has a special kind of markets called " Bazar".
    This bazaar is a relic of the Safavid era and prolongs from the Qasariyeh facade to the Jame' Mosque. This bazaar is also known as the 'Bazaar-e-Nezamiyeh' or 'Nezam-ol-Molk'.
    in isfahan ,bazar is the main place for business and you can see too much activities in bazar every day.when you go to bazar for shoping you'll suprised by the amount of products and brands.
    dont miss the bazar in isfahan and it's charming atmosphere.

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    Mostafa Yazdian Carpet shop: Carpets in Esfahan
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  • Updated By allouc on January 7, 2003
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  • Retailer of Persian carpets. Good selection, honest and helpful man. Has coffee. Still need to bargain.

    Bought a couple of Qum carpets. Were exactly what I wanted.

    As much as you think it is worth it.

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  • Theme: Local Craft
  • Directions: Esfahan Bazaar. Opposite side to the big Mosque.
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