e-luce-fu:
Masjed Nasir-al-Molk, Shiraz, Iran. The great strength of Iranian architecture is the use of light!
یا قاضی الحاجات
Ya Qazi ul Hajat, or Ya Qadhi al Hajat is recited as one of the attributes of God (Allah) is usually translated into English as “Oh, Bestower of Desires.” More literally translated it … Read More
bundlesofshells:
Agha Bozorg Mosque, Kashan by _skynet on Flickr.
iamfromiran:
Stained glass_Dowlat-abad Garden in Yazd (by Hamidreza Yousefi)
Yazd, Iran
Brass hand in the form of a bird. Middle eastern folk art in the collection of Palmstone Studio.
Between what is said and not meant And what is meant and not said Most of love is lost
Gibran Khalil Gibran (via souroddball)Read More
Desert Landscapes of Iran: George Steinmetz
http://5centsapound.tumblr.com/post/51677484401/desert-landscapes-of-iran-george-steinmetz-1
1 & 2. Aerial views of Salt Domes of the Dasht-e Kavir.
3 & 4. Strong dry winds have dried the surface of this salt river into a web of hair-like salt crystals. … Read More
notesfromtheorient:
maral pourkazemi
hundred years gallery, london
This view of the northern reaches of Tehran, Iran is notable for showing a type of Iranian waterway. The steps prevent the water from rushing down the sloped waterway with too much force. Note the depth: when snow melt becomes … Read More
“Out of pain and problems have come the sweetest songs, and the most gripping stories. Bring them home, so that they may live another day. These memories will never fade.” Persian calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas Read More
indigenousdialogues:
“A composition from the 18th or 19th century India and now in a Riyadh collection, heavily stylized Kufic lettering is formed into a shape like a Mihrab or prayer niche. The four central panels contain part of Sura Al-Qalam … Read More
Tea Samovar. The one in the foreground is very similar to a beautiful samovar that used to be in our family.
Part of the art installation “Walking in the Garden” by artist Stewart J. Thomas.
