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2025-04-19 18:34
Iran seeks UNESCO labels for mirrorwork art and Falak-ol-Aflak fortress
TEHRAN – Iran has formally submitted two major cultural heritage dossiers to UNESCO for potential inscription on the World Heritage List: the ancient decorative art of mirrorwork, known as Ayeneh-kari, and the historic Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress along with its surrounding cultural landscape in Lorestan province.
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2024-11-06 07:12
Ayeneh-kari: an art of light and reflection
TEHRAN – Ayeneh-kari, the captivating Iranian art of embedding mirrored glass in plaster, transforms interiors into shimmering masterpieces.
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2024-07-26 17:33
Exquisite mirrorwork of UNESCO-listed palace undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – Restoration work has commenced on the Muqarnas-shaped mirrorwork of a UNESCO-listed historical palace in downtown Tehran.
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2024-06-29 17:59
The intricate art of mirror work in Iran’s architecture
TEHRAN - Mirror work, an art form that uses small or large pieces of mirror mosaics to create intricate designs, is a prominent feature in the internal decoration of Iranian architectural spaces.
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2024-06-08 18:48
From palaces to shrines: the brilliance of Iranian mirror work
TEHRAN - In the heart of Iran’s architectural history lies a shimmering tradition which not only decorates but also enlightens the spaces it adorns. It is the ancient art of mirror work, which is known for its dazzling display of light and intricate mosaics.
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2023-11-13 16:23
Urgent restoration starts on Seyyed Mosque, a lesser-known gem of architecture in Isfahan
TEHRAN – The Qajar-era Seyyed Mosque has undergone urgent restoration work aimed at fixing cracks appearing in its dome and walls.
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2023-08-09 19:16
Restorers find centuries-old tiles in UNESCO-listed palace
TEHRAN – A team of cultural heritage restorers has discovered some centuries-old tiles when they removed a wooden board from the floor of a closet in the UNESCO-designated Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.