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GHALAMZANI ON COPPER HAFT SIN SET
Beautiful Persian engraved Ghalam-zani Copper haft sin set. hand-engraved in Isfahan.
Engraving (Ghalam-zani) is a term, for artistic metalworking, it is one of the original Persian handicraft, the art of engraving and embossing, hammering, repousse and chasing elaborate designs, patterns and shapes on metals such as copper, silver, gold, and brass to form minute detailed reliefs or small engraved patterns. Art engraving has a long history in Iran back to more than several thousand years ago.
- Nano-coated copper material
- Hammer mode
- Detachable base
- Material: Copper
- Large dish height: 21 cm diameter 27.5 cm
- Small dish height: 9.5 cm diameter 11.5 cm
- Mirror Size: 25 cm
Ghalamzani
Engraving “Ghalam ZanI” is the art of carving superb designs on various metals such as copper, brass, silver and gold. Isfahan is the main centre for engraving. The artistic work of this course made by the artists is the glorious and undeniable indication of Previous metal work of Iran and Isfahan, in particular.
COPPER HAFT SIN SET
A ghalamzani on copper Haft Sin set is a traditional table setting used during the Persian New Year celebration known as Nowruz. The Haft Sin table includes seven items that start with the Persian letter “sin”, as well as other traditional items such as candles, flowers, and pastries. Some common items that may be placed on the Haft Sin table include: sprouts or grains (symbolizing rebirth and renewal), a sweet pudding made from wheat germ (symbolizing affluence), dried fruit (symbolizing love), garlic (symbolizing medicine), apples (symbolizing health and beauty), sumac berries (symbolizing the sunrise), and vinegar (symbolizing age and patience).
Ghalamzani is a traditional Persian metalworking technique in which intricate patterns or designs are etched or engraved into metal surfaces. A ghalamzani on copper Haft Sin set would include copper items that have been decorated with ghalamzani patterns or designs. The set may include items such as bowls, plates, cups, or spoons that are used to hold or display the items included in the Haft Sin table setting. A ghalamzani on copper Haft Sin set may be purchased at stores that specialize in Persian or Middle Eastern goods, or it may be handmade. It is often used as a decorative item or as a gift during the Persian New Year celebration.
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