Varsho-Sazi: Ancient Persian handicraft

The craftsmen and artists of Boroujerd in Iran’s Lorestan Province are the master of turning an alloy into applicable and decorative products called Varsho.

Varsho is an alloy that consists of copper, nickel, and zinc. And the art of Varsho-Sazi gives alloy plates special shapes through hammering and bending.

The reason to use materials like copper and nickel is their high luster, high hardness, good ductility, and easy malleability.

Very little is known about the history of Varsho-Sazi but what is evident is that Varsho flourished in Iran’s Borujerd city, known today as the national city of Varsho, during the Qajar era.   

Some of the products that are made through Varsho-Sazi include coal samovar, teapot, sugar cube holders, tea serving sets, teacups, and small utensils.

Worth to mention that the craft of Varsho has a close connection with other Persian handicrafts such as copper repousse and metalworking.  

Varsho products can be found in houses of each Borujerdi family and they are considered a valuable part of the dowries of young girls of this city.

More Persian handicrafts:

Korgi-Bafi

Haft-Rang tiles

Varni-Bafi

Papier-mache and lacquer work

Kapu weaving of Khuzestan

Pan-Bafi

Kiseh-Bafi

Darayi-Bafi

Aba-Bafi

Khorjin-Bafi

Chigh-Bafi

Sermeh-Douzi

Ihrami weaving

Gereh Chini

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