Iran phillumenist collects 12k matchboxes

Learn more about the Iranian phillumenist who has amassed more than 12k matchboxes over the years.

Matchboxes, like stamps and coins, can be considered collectibles. But, you may wonder what makes matchboxes so unique.

A whole universe of art, history, and tradition may be found in a matchbox if you look closely.

Iranian phillumenist  Abouzar Chehel-Amirani was 12 years old when he bought his first matchbox and now he has some 12 thousand matchboxes from different countries in his house.

He has framed most of them and keeps them close to his heart and soul.

In 1973, he was captivated for the first time by a Japanese matchbox whose images changed when he moved the container.

If all of this piques your curiosity, why not start your own collection?

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