Sermeh embroidery, luxury ancient Persian art

Sermeh embroidery is a traditional Iranian style of embroidery, which is estimated to date back to the Achaemenid era  

In this style of embroidery, gold and silver threads called Sermeh are used to make decorating patterns, mostly paisley patterns, on silk, velvet, satin, wool, and Termeh which is a type of expensive Iranian handwoven cloth.

Samples of Sermeh embroidery can be seen on table cloths, flags, embroidered clothing, religious objects, and many household items.

Nowadays, threads twisted out of cheaper metals and alloys and metal like yarns have replaced gold and silver, to make it more affordable for people of all walks of life.

The art, which reached its peak during the Safavid era, is mostly practiced in the Iranian cities of Isfahan, Kashan, Yazd, and Qazvin.

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Korgi-Bafi

Haft-Rang tiles

Varni-Bafi

Papier-mache and lacquer work

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Pan-Bafi

Kiseh-Bafi

Darayi-Bafi

Aba-Bafi

Khorjin-Bafi

Chigh-Bafi

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Gereh Chini

Varsho-Sazi

Shawl-Bafi

South Khorasan carpets

Qalamzani

Boroujerd nickel silverware

Monjugh-Duzi

Kalamkari

Pateh-Duzi

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