The province of Esfahan is reputed for its handicrafts and can be considered as an important sector in this regard. Besides its own local products, specialties from other provinces of Iran are also produced here.
Since this province is highly favored by tourists, it is an obvious fact that handicrafts play a vital part in this area. The most important of these are the following: Carpet weaving, brocade weaving, Kilim (or a coarse carpet), enamel work, Khatam (inlaid work), engraving on metal, silver work, jewelry making, ceramic and tiles and types of sweetmeats, such as ‘Gaz’ and ‘Souhan’.
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Baba Roknedin Tomb – Isfahan
This tomb is located in the cemetery of Takht-e-Poullad, to the south of the Zayandeh Rood. This structure is in shape of a pyramid with twelve panels. The current structure is of the Shah Abbas period. The exterior and facade is worked in tiles. ...
Shahshahan Mausoleum – Isfahan
Shahshahan monument is located in the Shahshahan neighborhood, one of the large districts of Dardarsht of Isfahan city. This monument was established upon the tomb of one of the 9th Hijri century mystics named “Shah Aladdin Muhammad” who was ...
Bazaar of Isfahan – Isfahan
Belonging to Safavid era, Isfahan Bazaar is one of the oldest nd largest bazaars in the Middle-East. Among Iranian traditional large cities, few cities have such a magnificent bazaar. There are stores in this bazaar that have been selling particular ...
Qameshloo Protected Zone – Isfahan
The same is located to the west of Esfahan and covers an extent of 37,000 hectares. It is in a mountainous region with a cold and dry environment. The wild life found here are, wild sheep, wild goat, goat, deer, partridge, dull yellow partridge, ...
Imamzadeh Darb Imam – Isfahan
The same is located in the ancient locality of Sonbolistan and near Dardasht. There are two tombs in this Imamzadeh, which consists of two domes, a facade, adorned with tiles. Besides three courtyards are in the northern, eastern and western ...
Shahrestan Bridge – Isfahan
This bridge is located in the east of Esfahan and is an interesting piece of architecture. The same is a relic of the Sassanid period.
Shaykh Bahai Hammam – Isfahan
Shaykh Bahai was one of the greatest Safavid scientists, who was a master in phylosephy, logic, commission and mathematics and his compilations that are remaining are about 88 books and dessertations. He who was buried according to his will beside ...
Molla Abdollah School – Isfahan
The same is located in the bazaar of Esfahan, and was a premises for prayer and theological studies by reputed clergies, named as, 'Molla Abdollah Shooshtari', during the reign of Shah Abbas I.
