Recommended most distinctive Iranian souvenirs

Iranian souvenirs are unique handicrafts in each city, full of love. Although strolling the market is a visual feast, if you don't know what to look for, it may become unstoppable. Check out our list of the best souvenirs we bought from Iran and bring home part of this unforgettable country.

Handmade cloth
Handmade fabrics in Iran vary depending on the city you visit. Ghalamk â ri is the traditional textile printing of Isfahan. It uses wood printing to press flowers, geometric and arabesque patterns on cotton cloth. Originating from Kerman is Pateh, a naturally dyed and hand sewn decorative cloth made of wool. At the same time, Yazid is famous for its termeh, a luxurious hand woven silk fabric with fine gold threads woven in it. In particular, Termeh is also made into different forms, such as wallets, shoes, tablecloths and jewelry bags.


Giveh is a common traditional footwear in the mountainous area of Kerman Shah Province. This hemp soled shoes like handmade shoes consist of a leather sole (rubber is also available) and a white woven cotton upper. Because of its breathable fabric, Giveh is especially practical in summer. In recent years, local artists have endowed them with modern style to attract the leisure style of the younger generation, G iveh made a comeback. Upgrading your wardrobe with this eye-catching item will definitely turn around and let people ask where you get them.


Gourmet's Candies, Nuts and Spices
Those who like sweet food will definitely need to bring butter crisps back from Qom, sohan， Or bring back Persian nougat from Isfahan, gaz。 As the leader of pistachio market, what is more suitable for obtaining real transactions than Iran? Try the ones baked with lemon juice to get a strong flavor. To add some exotic flavor to your cooking, please pay attention to saffron. This "red gold", commonly known as "red gold", is widely used in Persian cuisine, and Mashhad is the center of the industry. Another basic ingredient of Iranian dessert is rose water from fragrant Mohammadi roses, the best of which is Kashan.


Housewear & Furnishings
Undoubtedly, buying Persian carpets means getting the ultimate souvenir. Even if you are not ready to gamble on pure silk or wool silk blended carpets, you can also buy smaller and more affordable things, such as kilim, or try wool footstool or pillowcase with tribal patterns, which can be easily pressed flat in your suitcase and filled at home. Please be sure to check our guide to purchase the perfect Persian carpet in case you need more help.

Once you visit Isfahan, you will realize that this is a city focusing on aesthetic beauty, so it is no wonder that many handicrafts come from there. One of the most famous is min â k â ri, or enamel products. The copper surface is traditionally decorated with fine brush, with miniature bird and flower patterns on the background. The most common is sky blue, although green and red can also be found. Min â k â ri has plates, vases, holy grails and other decorations. It is not uncommon to see artists working hard to create new works in the old part of Isfahan bazaar.

Katam Kari

Kh â tamk â ri is Persian mosaic art. It is inlaid with exquisite wood, bone and metal to make various decorations, including jewelry boxes, photo frames, backgammon boards, etc. Although some are pure kh â tamk â ri, others have miniature models painted on the top, which is another typical form of Iranian art. These are good gifts for friends, although you may also want to give yourself one.


Ceramics and pottery
Visiting the National Museum of Iran will tell you that pottery has a long history in the country, even dating back to before the Persian Empire. Today, cities like Lalaijin, Maybold and Natanz maintain this ancient tradition with hand-painted plates and cups. Ornaments made in typical Persian form, such as pomegranates, horses and birds, will really remind you of Iran.


tea set
Iranians are big tea drinkers, so it is not uncommon to find several teapots and sets of glasses on every occasion in any given family. A set of dishes, teacups and teapots with the image of the so-called King Abbas on them are very suitable for use or just decoration. Make sure you get red for extra authenticity. If you have extra space in your suitcase, you can even bring back the tea cooker to make tea in a real Iranian way!


Galamzani
When you meander through the market in Isfahan and hear the steady sound of knocking, the artists engaged in metal carving will come into view. Ghalamzani's art involves skilled craftsmen embossing gold, silver, bronze and copper to create exquisite designs on trays, plates, vases and silverware. What makes this souvenir even more memorable is that you may pick up the personalized works just completed by the artist.


Turquoise
The city of Neshapur in northwest Iran is not only famous for the poet Omar Khayyam, but also for the purity of turquoise. Outside the town is a mine, from which this gem is extracted, shaved and molded into pendants, rings and other jewelry. Turkish stone is also used in art forms, such as fireoozeh koob, the art of hammering small pieces of Turkish stone into copper. In Persian culture, turquoise is said to have a therapeutic effect, which can detoxify the body and prevent evil eyes. Blue shadows are everywhere in Iran's mosques and palaces, and turquoise is a way to bring them home.