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Giveh: Iranian summer footwear
2007-05-05 16:28:00 Just in time for summer, I've bought myself a pair of giveh, the ideal shoes for the long, hard Tehran summer. Giveh have been made for centuries in many parts of Iran but are most famously from Western Iran, particularly a town called Paveh in Kermanshah Province. The upper is made of strong tightly woven cotton sewn tight to (on my pair) a leather sole. The soles of traditional are made of tightly compacted layers of cotton material stacked from toe to heel. These are less practical since they can lose their shape if wet. Giveh are, however, very much dry weather footwear. Made almost entirely from cotton, there's no need to wear socks and feet breath easily. In fact, in the town where my giveh were made they are referred to as jurab (socks) rather than kafsh (shoes).Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to TehranTagsIran Tehran More About: Summer , Footwear
Giveh: Iranian summer footwear
2007-05-05 16:28:00 Just in time for summer, I've bought myself a pair of giveh, the ideal shoes for the long, hard Tehran summer. Giveh have been made for centuries in many parts of Iran but are most famously from Western Iran, particularly a town called Paveh in Kermanshah Province. The upper is made of strong tightly woven cotton sewn tight to (on my pair) a leather sole. The soles of traditional are made of tightly compacted layers of cotton material stacked from toe to heel. These are less practical since they can lose their shape if wet. Giveh are, however, very much dry weather footwear. Made almost entirely from cotton, there's no need to wear socks and feet breath easily. In fact, in the town where my giveh were made they are referred to as jurab (socks) rather than kafsh (shoes).Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to TehranTagsIran Tehran More About: Summer , Footwear
Kermanshah Sheep
2007-04-20 07:06:00 Kermanshah, in central west Iran, is known for its large flocks of sheep.The sheep have a dual purpose: meat from the animals is consumed locally and much of the surplus is sent to the capital Tehran, sheep wool is also used in the production of the famous geometric-designed carpets of the area.Kermanshah carpet design is significantly influenced by the culture of the local Kurds and Loris who live in the area. Sheep and goats number around 81 million in Iran, according to 2005 figures and outnumber the 71 million humans in the country. Sheep have been a prominent part of the culture of Iran for centuries. A clay image of a sheep which was found at Sarab in Iran dates back to 5000 BCE. Iran cloned its first sheep in 2006 at Tehran's Royan Institute, though the animal lived only a few minutes, before it could be named.Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to TehranTagsIran Kermanshah sheep More About: Kermanshah , Shah
Kermanshah Sheep
2007-04-20 07:06:00 Kermanshah, in central west Iran, is known for its large flocks of sheep.The sheep have a dual purpose: meat from the animals is consumed locally and much of the surplus is sent to the capital Tehran, sheep wool is also used in the production of the famous geometric-designed carpets of the area.Kermanshah carpet design is significantly influenced by the culture of the local Kurds and Loris who live in the area. Sheep and goats number around 81 million in Iran, according to 2005 figures and outnumber the 71 million humans in the country. Sheep have been a prominent part of the culture of Iran for centuries. A clay image of a sheep which was found at Sarab in Iran dates back to 5000 BCE. Iran cloned its first sheep in 2006 at Tehran's Royan Institute, though the animal lived only a few minutes, before it could be named.Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to TehranTagsIran Kermanshah sheep More About: Kermanshah , Shah
Eid-e-Nowruz goldfish
2007-03-08 02:46:00 The build up to Eid. Darakeh?s walnut and almond seller is branching out into the New Year goldfish market.Goldfish are not one of the haft sin but still an indispensable part of the festive spread that every Iranian family displays at this time of year. They are said to represent the unexpected favours to be received in the coming year. Traditionally, they are set free in rivers when the holiday period ends. Some people take theirs to the ponds at mosques and shrines. My aunt?s goldfish from Nowruz 2006 is still going strong and will be making comeback appearance this year.Books on Persian Art
Eid-e-Nowruz goldfish
2007-03-08 02:46:00 The build up to Eid. Darakeh?s walnut and almond seller is branching out into the New Year goldfish market.Goldfish are not one of the haft sin but still an indispensable part of the festive spread that every Iranian family displays at this time of year. They are said to represent the unexpected favours to be received in the coming year. Traditionally, they are set free in rivers when the holiday period ends. Some people take theirs to the ponds at mosques and shrines. My aunt?s goldfish from Nowruz 2006 is still going strong and will be making comeback appearance this year.Books on Persian Art
Post Office, Vali-Asr Square
2007-03-08 02:44:00 Iran?s postal service is reliable and efficient. Sending packages internationally requires identification in the form of a passport. Bring your package unsealed as contents will be checked before dispatch.Books on learning Farsi More About: Office , Post , Post Office , Vali , Square
Post Office, Vali-Asr Square
2007-03-08 02:44:00 Iran?s postal service is reliable and efficient. Sending packages internationally requires identification in the form of a passport. Bring your package unsealed as contents will be checked before dispatch.Books on learning Farsi More About: Office , Post , Post Office , Vali , Square
Tasbi (prayer beads)
2007-02-19 16:06:00 Strings of prayer beads are known as tasbi in Iran and here are some on sale in Tajrish bazaar. Most often they are seen dangling from the hands of middle- to old-aged men who tend to fiddle with them rather aimlessly. However for devout grandmothers, they are indispensable tools for tallying the number of prayers required to get a grandson into university or a sister out of her sickbed. More About: Prayer , Beads
Tasbi (prayer beads)
More articles from this author:2007-02-19 16:06:00 Strings of prayer beads are known as tasbi in Iran and here are some on sale in Tajrish bazaar. Most often they are seen dangling from the hands of middle- to old-aged men who tend to fiddle with them rather aimlessly. However for devout grandmothers, they are indispensable tools for tallying the number of prayers required to get a grandson into university or a sister out of her sickbed. More About: Prayer , Beads 1, 2, 3 |
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