The paisley print is believed to have gotten its start in ancient Persia and was called boteh, meaning shrub or bush. The shape was found in fabrics, mosaics, and pottery, although it was predominately used in textiles. The design foundRead More →
The use of Persian tiles can be seen in most prominent buildings in Iran. There are two basic types of mosaics used. The first, and the oldest, are designs that are made from many small pieces of pottery cut toRead More →
Backgammon is one of the oldest known board games and can trace its history back 5,000 years. It is believed to have gotten its origins in what is now modern day Iran, but has moved throughout the world. It isRead More →
