Interior design in Iranian style. There are many interesting architectural solutions everywhere.

Head of a ruler, ca. 2300 - 2000 BC.
Presumably Iran
Copper with arsenic
Height: 34.3 cm

Helmet with figures of deities under a bird with open wings, XIV century. BC.; Middle Elamite period
Southwestern Iran
Bronze; gold foil on bitumen
Height: 16.5 cm

Vessel ending in the front of a lion, Achaemenid period, 5th c. BC.
Gold
Height: 17 cm

Tetradrachm of Seleucis I, 300 - 280 BC, Seleucid period
Found during excavations in Pasargadae
Silver

The top of the standard, VIII - VII centuries. BC.
Luristan, Western Iran
Bronze
Height: 16.5cm

Vessel with spout and stand, 9th century BC.; Iron Age II
Found during excavations at the Hasanlu cemetery, Northwestern Iran
Ceramics
Height: 21.7 cm

Grooved vessel, Achaemenid period, reign of Darius I or II (522 - 486 BC or 432 - 405 BC)
Gold
Height: 11.1 cm

Bowl with gazelles, early 1st millennium BC
Northwestern Iran, Caspian region
Gold
Height: 6.5 cm

Belt or harness decoration depicting an eagle and its prey, 1st c. BC. - I century. AD; Parthian period
Gold inlaid with turquoise
Width: 8.4 cm

Standing man, I - II centuries. AD; Parthian period
gray stone
Height: 76.8 cm

Rhyton ending with the front part of a wild cat, 1st c. BC. - I century. AD; Parthian period
Gilded Silver
Height: 27.5 cm

A dish depicting a king hunting sheep; the end of the 5th - the beginning of the 6th centuries; Sassanid period
Silver, mercury gilding, blackening
Height: 4.6 cm; diameter: 21.9 cm

A dish with a hunting scene from the legend of Bahram Gur and Azadeh, 5th century; Sassanid period
Silver, mercury gilding
Diameter: 20.1cm

King's head, 4th century; Sassanid period
Gilded Silver
Height: 40 cm

Jug in the form of an animal, IX - X centuries.
Found in Neishapur, Eastern Iran
Pottery; polychrome ornament under transparent glaze
Height: 26.7 cm

Vessel with Arabic inscription, 10th c.
Refers to Iran or today's Uzbekistan, Neishapur or Samarkand; found in Iran: Neishapur, Tepe Madras
Pottery, white enamel with carved black enamel under transparent glaze
Height: 8.5 cm, max. diameter: 27.5cm

Vessel with Arabic inscription, late 10th - 11th century.
Found at Neishapur, Tepe Madras
Pottery; white enamel with polychrome enamel under clear glaze
Height: 10.8 cm; top diameter: 35.6 cm, base diameter: 15.5 cm

Jug, 7th century
Bronze, casting, engraving and inlay
Height (at the top of the cat's head): 48.5 cm, width (including handle): 25 cm, handle length - 29 cm, diameter: 21.1 cm

Bracelet, 1030
Gorgan, Northern Iran
Gold
Clasp height: 6.4 cm, max. diameter: 10.5cm

Stand for a jug with medallions in the form of signs of the zodiac, the period of the Seljukids (1040-1196), first half of the 13th century.
Brass; engraving, inlay with silver and red copper
Height: 22.2 cm, diameter: 17.5 cm

Vessel, early 14th century
Western Iran
Brass inlaid with silver and gold, champlevé enamel (engraved)
Height: 13 cm, diameter: 51.1 cm

Vessel depicting celestial bodies and great rulers, Seljuk period (1040-1196), late 12th - early 13th centuries.
Central or northern Iran
Frit porcelain; polychrome paints under glaze and overglaze painting, as well as gilding on opaque monochrome enamel (“mina”)
Height: 9.5 cm, max. diameter: 18.7cm

Vessel with a lion, Seljuk period (1040-1196), early 13th century.
Refers to Iran, Kashan
Frit porcelain: overglaze painting with luster paints on monochrome white enamel
Height: 10.5 cm, edge diameter: 22.2 cm

Vessel, period of the Seljukids (1040-1196), late XII - early XIII centuries.
Composite base, overglaze painting and gilding
Height: 8.9 cm, diameter: 21.7 cm

A game of chess by the masters of Buzurjmehr: from the so-called "First Minor Shahnameh (Book of Kings)", ca. 1300 - 1325
Northwestern Iran or Baghdad

19 x 13.2 cm

Set of chess pieces, 12th century
Neishapur, Iran
Enamelled Frit Porcelain

Container in the shape of a horse and rider, XII - XIII centuries.
Composite base, underglaze painting
Height: 27.6 cm, width: 7.6 cm, diameter: 21 cm

Jug, XIII century. (1226)
Today's Iraq or Syria
Brass, engraved and inlaid with silver
Height: 36.8 cm, diameter: 20.9 cm

Jug, Seljuk period (1040-1196), c. 1180-1210
Khorasan, Eastern Iran
Brass; raised relief, inlaid with silver and black compound
Height: 40 cm, diameter: 19.1 cm

figure, ca. 1200, Seljuk period
Painted stucco work
Height: 144.8 cm, max. width: 49.5 cm, max. diameter: 24.1cm

Flask with zodiac medallions, Ilkhanid period (1206-1353), first half of the 14th century.
Kashan, Central Iran
Frit porcelain; modeling, monochrome enamel
Height: 30.5 cm, width: 26 cm

Vessel on a leg, period of the Seljukids (1040-1196), beginning of the 13th century.
Bronze; silver and black inlay
Height: 11.1 cm, diameter: 17.3 cm

Inkwell with 12 zodiac medallions, Seljuk period (1040-1196), late 12th - early 13th centuries
Brass, casting, inlaid with silver and red copper
Height: 6 cm, diameter: 8.3 cm

Inkwell with the signs of the Zodiac, Seljuk period (1040-1196), early 13th century.
Probably Iran
Brass; casting, inlay with silver, red copper and black composition.
Height: 14.9cm, Height without lid: 9.2cm, Diameter: 11.6cm

Isfandiyar's funeral procession: from the "Great Mongolian Shahnameh (Book of Kings)", 1330s.
Probably Tabriz, Western Iran

22 x 29 cm

Oil lamp, late 12th - early 13th century
Khorasan, Eastern Iran
Bronze with silver and red copper inlay
Height: 20 cm

Storage vessel (albarello), late 13th - 14th century
Frit porcelain, glaze painting
Height: 37.5 cm

Allegory of earthly and heavenly intoxication: a page from Hafiz's Divan (collected poems by Hafiz), c. 1526 - 1527
Sultan Muhammad (Iranian, active in the first half of the 16th century)
Tabriz, Western Iran
Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper
28.9 x 21.6 cm

The Angel Sorush Saves Khosrow Parviz: From Shahnameh (Book of Kings) by Shah Tahmasp, c. 1530 -1535
Attributed to Muzaffar Ali
Tabriz, Western Iran

47.1 x 31.8 cm

Shah carpet (detail), mid-16th century
Iran (most likely Herat)
Silk (warp and weft), wool (pile), asymmetric knot
7.51 x 3.3 m

Jug, early 16th century; Safavid era
Afghanistan (most likely Herat)
Cast brass inlaid with silver and gold
14 cm, cap diameter: 9.2 cm

Feast of Sade: From Shahnameh (Book of Kings) by Shah Tahmasp, c. 1525
Attributed to Sultan Muhammad (an Iranian active in the first half of the 16th century)
Tabriz, Western Iran
Paint, ink, silver and gold on paper
47 x 32.1 cm

Ferdowsi visits the writer to inspire him: a page of the scattered manuscript "Khavaran-name", ca. 1480; reign of Ak-Kuyunlu
Shiraz, South Iran
Ink, paint and gold on paper
Height: 39.8 cm; width: 28.9 cm

Iranians Mourn the Death of Farud and Jarira: From Shahnameh (Book of Kings) by Shah Tahmasp, c. 1530 -1530
Attributed to Mirza Muhammad Gabahat
Tabriz, Western Iran
Paint, ink, silver and gold on paper
47.3 x 31.8 cm

Isfandiyar defeats the dragon: From Shahnameh (Book of Kings) by Shah Tahmasp, c. 1530 -1530
Attributed to Qasim son of Ali
Tabriz, Western Iran
Paint, ink, silver and gold on paper
47.3 x 31.8 cm

A page from a poetic anthology including works by Nizami and other poets, 1411; Timurid period
Calligraphy by Mahmoud al-Husseini
Iran (Shiraz)
Ink, paint and gold on paper
Height: 26.7 cm, width: 17.8 cm

Qur'an of Sultan Ibrahim, 1427, Timurid period
Shiraz, South Iran
Ink, paint and gold on paper
Page height: 20.3 cm, width: 14 cm

Sheikh Mikhna and the Peasant: A page from the Mantiq-al-Teir (Language of the Birds) manuscript by Farid al-Din Attar, c. 1487; Timurid period
Iran (Herat)
Opaque watercolor, ink and silver on paper
19.7 x 14.6 cm

Sheikh Sankan and a young maiden on the balcony: a page from the Mantiq al-Teir (Language of Birds) manuscript by Farid al-Din Attar, c. 1600; Safavid period
Isfahan, Central Iran

18.5 x 12.2 cm

A drowning man: a page from the Mantiq-al-Teyr (Language of Birds) manuscript by Farid al-Din Attar, c. 1487; Timurid period
Iran (Herat)
Opaque watercolor, ink, silver and gold on paper
18.7 x 13 cm

Astrolabe, 1654 - 1655; Safavid period
Signed: Muhammad Zaman
Brass and steel
Assembled - length: 21.6 cm, width: 17.1 cm, diameter: 5.7 cm

Plate, 17th century
Presumably Tabriz, Western Iran
Frit porcelain with a blue pattern under a clear glaze
Height: 7 cm, diameter: 43.8 cm

Jug with lid, first half of the 18th century.
Ceramics, glaze
27.9 cm

Carpet with a medallion and background decorated with flowers, 17th century; Safavid period
Wool (pile), cotton + wool + silk (warp)
205.7 x 142.4 cm

Polonaise type carpet, early 17th century; Safavid period
Silk, gold and silver threads
398.78 x 170.18 cm

Portrait of a Portuguese, c. 1630; Safavid period
School of Reza Abbasi (c. 1565 - 1635)
Paints and gilding on paper
30.5 x 17.8 cm

Div Aquan carries Rostam; volume 158 of the Shahnameh (Book of Kings), mid-17th century; Safavid period
Signed: Musin Musavvir (worked around 1638 - 1697)
Isfahan, Central Iran
Ink, paint, gold and silver on paper
36.5 x 22.2 cm

Standard in the shape of a palm, early 18th century.
Silver with blackening
Height: 48.9 cm, width: 22.9 cm

King Afrasiyab of Turan consults with his brother Garsivar: sheet from volume 110 of the Shahnameh version, dated 1696; Safavid period
Attributed to Muhammad Zaman
Ink, paint and gold on paper
47 x 28.2 cm
Signed: Yaya Sahib al-Zaman! (“Long live the Hidden Imam (Imam Mehdi)!”)

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Bottle, XVIII - XIX century.
Glass, mold blowing, free blowing and machining
Height: 38.1 cm, max. diameter: 11 cm
Marriage contract, 1874
Signed: Abul-Qasim Farhang
Ink, paint and gold on paper
26.3 x 14.3 cm

Queen Sheba on the throne, late 19th - early 20th century
Ink, paint and gold on paper
29.2 x 14.6 cm
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Iranian style in interior design is characterized by creating a sense of harmony and tranquility. This type of interior is the most homely and comfortable. The interior, decorated in Iranian style, is thought out to the smallest detail, for this reason every corner of the house will be as comfortable as possible for a pleasant pastime. A distinctive feature of this interior is that it is saturated with the warmth of natural materials.

The basis of the Iranian interior are pastel colors (beige, terracotta, black, ultramarine, blue and ivory), because they are the most consonant with the desert. At any time, a combination of brown and bright blue, light blue and light green, as well as white and black colors will look great.

One of the famous attributes of Iran are its arabesques, which are an ornament or pattern that is repeated many times. It is worth noting that images of animals are rarely used in this style, however, floral ornaments and exotic plants are often depicted.

In the Iranian style, the abuse of bright colors is strongly discouraged, because the atmosphere of relaxation, freedom and a sense of space should reign in the room. Each item present in the interior should be in its place. Quite often, luxury accessories are used in interior design.

The room, decorated in the Iranian style, should have high walls and ceilings, made according to the principle of complex structures, that is, arched and multi-level. A rather popular element in the architecture of Iran is the arch. It is very rare to find interior doors in Iranian interiors. Usually they are replaced by wide arched openings, decorated with decorative textile panels and curtains.

The main Iranian pride and the main decorative element in the Iranian interior are carpets, which are constantly used to decorate walls, doorways, as a floor covering, pouffe, wall bag. With the help of a carpet, a place for prayers is additionally indicated. It is by the number of carpets that one can determine the level of prosperity of the owner.

If you like to create exotic interiors, you will certainly be interested in the Iranian style of interior design.

Iranian style in interior design is known for its special harmony and vocation of relaxation. As a rule, this style is thought out to the smallest detail. Each inhabitant of the dwelling, stylized in the Iranian spirit, will be cozy and comfortable in every corner, because its whole atmosphere is saturated with man-made warmth from natural materials. Like any eastern country, Iran appreciates natural raw materials and hand made. However, if you notice, then the Japanese-style interior is also filled with such items made from natural materials.

Pastel colors are the basis of Iranian interior design. These are more colors that are reminiscent of the desert: terracotta, black, beige and ivory. As a tribute to the sky over the desert in the homes of Iranians, the color blue is very loved, especially its two shades: ultramarine and soft blue. Especially advantageous is the combination of the color of the earth and the color of the water - bright blue and brown. Today, this combination is a timeless trend, an indicator of impeccable style and a true standard of designer fashion.

Also, the Iranian style of interior design is famous for its arabesques - a pattern or ornament that repeats. But unlike other eastern countries, in Iraq, animals in arabesques are quite rare. This difference has developed historically, mainly due to the conquest of the country by the Arabs, who made some changes in their culture. Yes, and Islam does not accept the image of people and animals, but it quite welcomes the floral ornament, artsy and exotic vegetation. The original Iranian abstraction and geometry are also popular.

The Iranian-style interior itself must be impeccable, carefully thought out. The walls are usually high, and the ceiling is created as a very complex structure with several levels and arches. Therefore, the doors are practically not used - they are replaced by a beautiful arched opening with elegant curtains.

And, finally, the main Iranian pride is carpets. Even today, Iran, the birthplace of carpets, remains the undisputed leader in their production. The carpet is not only an ideal floor covering, the Iranians hang it on walls, doors, separate functional areas from it and use it as a lounger on a low podium. It is by the number of these products that the inhabitants of Iraq determine the level of prosperity of the owners. Today, fashionable Europeans use carpets in completely unpredictable places, such as a picture or a removable seat for a chair.

In a properly created Iranian interior, everything should remind you of a vacation, and therefore too bright accessories and deliberate materials will be out of place. The space must be organized in such a way that a sense of personal freedom and a sense of spaciousness must be left.

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Indeed, all oriental interiors are very homely, cozy, warm and Iranian is another confirmation of this. I am especially impressed by the pastel range, the colors of which resemble the desert. And of course, the biggest plus in using natural materials, the safety of the home is above all.

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Hey! My name is Christina, I am 25 years old. 5 years ago I met an Iranian, we fell in love, and now I live in one of the most mysterious countries in the world - Iran. The life of this country is shrouded in many fears, myths and prejudices. I'll tell you how things really happen here.

Myth 1: Iranian women wrap themselves in black from head to toe.

After the Islamic Revolution of 1979, a dress code for women was really introduced in Iran: you can’t open your bare legs, the sleeve must be at least 3/4, you can’t wear tight clothes, show your bust. And most importantly, every woman should wear a headscarf.

I have never seen women in Iran wearing a veil (this robe completely covers the body, leaving only the eyes open). Religious Iranian women, mostly of the older generation, can be seen wearing a chador, a black garment that hides the body but leaves the face uncovered.

A headscarf and a dress code are the law, while not all Iranian youth are so religious. Jeans, sandals, heels and fashionable styles are not prohibited within acceptable limits, so Iranians look very stylish and fashionable. The headscarf is most often used as a fashion accessory, and is worn over the head rather than wrapped in it.

There is a kind of “fashion police” in Iran. The guys stand in crowded places of tourists and pull out violators. Tourists are sent “for a scarf / cardigan”, but locals may be fined.

Not all Iranian women are enthusiastic about the dress code in their country: as soon as the plane from Iran gains altitude, many girls change clothes and go abroad without a headscarf. So the whole point is not in religion, but in the laws of the country: they have to be observed, but still, young women still dress beautifully and modernly.

Myth 2: Women in Iran have no rights

Women in Iran live much easier than in some other Muslim countries.
An Iranian woman has the right to be anyone. He wants - a wife and a housewife, but does not want - a politician, a taxi driver, a salesman, but whoever he wants! I have already seen Iranian policemen, translators and even journalists. Iranian women calmly walk the streets alone, ride a taxi and drive, they can sit at a table with men, and most of the employees in various institutions are women.

Moreover, the head of the family is most often a woman. It is she who manages the family budget, families often have housekeepers, so the wife does not have to do housework 24/7. Also, an Iranian woman has the right to file for divorce and leave her husband, drive a car (in Saudi Arabia they were allowed only this year!), again, get a job, go to study abroad. Iranian women are very sociable and open: they calmly start conversations with strangers in the bazaar, love tourists very much and gladly agree to be photographed.

Myth 3: Iran is a very dangerous place

Iran's reputation has been tarnished due to its difficult relationship with the United States and the sanctions imposed on the country. I will say right away: there are no military operations here. Moreover, there is such an indicator as the Global Terrorism Index, which takes into account the number of terrorist attacks, victims, and so on. The first lines are occupied by Iraq, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Syria. Russia is on the 33rd place, the USA - on the 32nd, Germany - on the 38th. Iran, according to this rating, is in 53rd place. Perhaps they are afraid of Iran, because this country is similar in sound to Iraq?

Due to sanctions, most major brands and fast food are not in Iran, Facebook and some other social networks are not working, however, residents still easily bypass the blockages.

Myth 4: The bride and groom only meet at the wedding

Depends on the family. Yes, there are families in Iran that live strictly according to the Koran: there, parents forbid their children to enter into relationships before marriage, they themselves choose a couple for them, and the newlyweds practically do not have time to get to know each other before the wedding. But this is a separate category of people, their minority.

Most young Iranians don't hide - they go on dates, they hold hands. At the same time, it is not customary here to kiss in public in French and demonstrate your feelings in every possible way, but you will not be arrested for a kiss on the cheek.

To start living together, the couple draws up a temporary nikah: it is done quickly, and its duration can be prescribed as you like. In Iran, it is customary to arrange chic weddings, but not everyone has the money for it. Young people live together in a temporary nikah, save up for a wedding, and no one looks askance at them.

Couples in Iran often enter into a marriage contract, and there is one curious component in it - mehriyeh. This is a gift to the bride, which the groom makes either immediately, or its size is prescribed in the marriage contract: in this way, the wife will not be left without financial support in the event of a divorce, and the court will take care of paying the mehriya. As a mehriya, there can be gold coins, as well as more creative desires, for example, 500,000 roses, a collection of poems rewritten by the husband’s hand, and others.

Dealt with the myths. I want to tell you about some features that surprised me in this country.

Perhaps, in terms of the number of operations performed on the nose, Iran can safely take first place. Almost every second Iranian has a “new nose” here: I went to the pharmacy - a pharmacist with a band-aid on my nose, I walk around the city - one, two, three - through one girl with postoperative bandages on her face. Iranian women do not hide the fact that they did the operation: on the contrary, this is a kind of way to demonstrate that the family has money to go to the surgeon. The funny thing is that some girls just put a band-aid on their nose to pass for a wealthy girl.

And not to say that Iranian noses are strongly humpbacked - it just so happened that rhinoplasty has become fashionable. Most girls go to the surgeon for a "light snub". It seems to me that it looks like a carbon copy, but the Iranians like it, however, this is their business.

2. Iran has its own street food. And she's very original.

Not only burgers and hot dogs are sold as street food on the streets of cities: in Iran you can also taste stewed beets, baked potatoes and fried beans. Merchants stand right on the street and cook food in boiling vats.

At the same time, Iranians love and know how to cook deliciously, and they always welcome guests very cordially. and set huge tables with many national dishes. When I first arrived in this country, we visited guests almost every day and got acquainted with my husband's relatives: and in each house they laid a table for us and gave gifts. And here they are very fond of tea: it seems that they are ready to drink it all 24 hours a day!

3. Entrances look like hotel lobbies, and apartments look like a museum

Of course, in Iran, as well as throughout the world, there are completely different housing: both simpler and more luxurious. But what surprises me is how middle-class houses and apartments look (my husband's relatives are more like him). When we pass by elite areas, we can’t even believe that this is Iran: everything is too chic there.

For example, my husband's sister lives in a new residential area. There is an excellent infrastructure - gardens, schools, shops, 3 shopping centers, a bunch of restaurants, a beautiful park complex, there is a sports club in each of the houses.

The entrances deserve special mention. It all depends on whether the house is new or old.
The new ones have a reception, security and sofas. In some houses they go even further - there are TVs, aquariums with fish. There is also music playing in the elevators. You enter the elevator, select the desired floor, and then the colored lights turn on, and “The Lonely Shepherd” from the movie “Kill Bill” plays from the speakers.

If there is such beauty in the yards and porches, imagine now that in the apartments. Iranian style is, of course, luxury: gilding, rounded shapes, red color. For Iranians family is the main value, so they strive to make the house as cozy and comfortable as possible. In the interior, everything is thought out to the smallest detail, in each apartment (even a small one) there will definitely be a spacious hall with armchairs, sofas and tea tables. There is no other way: there are always a lot of guests in an Iranian house, and the size of the apartments usually allows. Apartment of 100 sq. m is not “wow”, but “okay, it will do”.

The houses are always very, very clean: yes, many Iranians do not work, but 100 sq. m! White sofas, carpets, and around small children with chips - how do they even coexist side by side? And the candles on the table - by what miracle did they survive until the arrival of the guests?

Many times I watched the preparations for the reception of guests in the house of my husband's mother. There, the carpets are so vacuumed that sometimes it seems that the pile will come off. In the kitchen, even the baseboard behind the refrigerator is washed. By the way, about carpets: Iranians love them very much, and this is also an indicator of the wealth of the family. Handmade carpets cost a lot of money, but even in the most modest dwelling there will definitely be a carpet - however, an ordinary, factory one.

4. There are many interesting architectural solutions everywhere

This does not mean that something infuriates a person: people say “no” by clattering. Iranian friends will click you if they want to refuse the offered chocolate bar. A child who doesn't want to go to school will click. An old man in the market will click if the answer to your offer to lower the price is “no”. This is unusual, but you quickly get used to it and one day the "c" ceases to seem offensive.
Easily you can meet men kissing when they meet on the cheeks or discussing something in an embrace.

Sex reassignment surgery is allowed in Iran. The government thinks so - operations can be carried out if they help a person determine his real gender. Moreover, the state partially sponsors the operation in the amount of approximately $ 3,000 and exercises full control over the process, from the first consultation with a psychotherapist to a visit to the surgeon. In terms of the number of gender reassignment surgeries, the Islamic Republic is second only to Thailand.

Is it worth visiting Iran?
Tourists are afraid to come to Iran, and all because of a bad image and a scandal with the United States. In addition, alas, some equate Iran with Iraq, but these are completely different countries. Amazing, hospitable people live here, there is no war here, it is safe, warm and interesting.

Who should come to Iran? Color lovers. There are no crowds of tourists here, and the traveler seems to find himself in a new and wonderful world. You can bring a lot of authentic gifts (carpets, dishes, spices, tea), visit stunning mosques, see the pink Urmia Lake, and taste the local cuisine. Come and you will see everything with your own eyes!
Tell us, what have you heard about Iran before? Surprised how things really are?

Iranian style in the interior contains harmony, tranquility, relaxation. This is a homely, warm and cozy interior.

Iranian interior so flawless and thought out to the smallest detail that, having decorated your house in a similar style, you will feel like a hermit in a quiet harbor, and every corner will seem created for peace and pleasant pastime. The atmosphere in an Iranian house is saturated with the man-made warmth of natural materials. Indeed, as in any other eastern country, natural raw materials are also valued in Iran.

The basis in the Iranian interior is traditionally made up of pastel colors, which are reminiscent of the desert. As a rule, these are the natural colors inherent in the desert: beige, terracotta, ivory, black. But, interestingly, the Iranian style also has a great love for blue. Blue and its two shades (ultramarine and pale blue) are the most common colors in Iranian homes. According to the designers, there are several ideal combinations of color pairs that always look advantageous.

Such universal colors include, for example, black and white, blue and light green, and, of course, the color of water and the color of the earth - brown and bright blue. This is a trend that exists outside of time. So the Iranians, as it turned out, have an excellent sense of style: hundreds of years ago, or even millennia, they turned their attention to the color scheme, which became the standard of designer fashion and an indicator of impeccable style.

Iran is famous for its arabesques - this is an ornament or pattern that is repeated many times. Unlike other eastern countries, images of animals are quite rare in the Iranian interior. The theme of arabesques has developed historically. When Persia (modern Iran) was conquered by the Arabs, they made some changes to the usual Iranian way of life.

For some time, images of animals and people practically disappeared from the Iranian interior, since Islam does not accept this, but instead, floral ornaments, elaborate and exotic vegetation, as well as easily recognizable Iranian abstraction or geometry, began to be actively used.

Everything in the Iranian interior should suggest thoughts of relaxation, therefore, firstly, bright, deliberate materials for decoration should not be abused. Secondly, the premises should be organized in such a way that there is always a feeling of freedom, spaciousness. In the Iranian house there is not a single object deprived of attention.

Here everything is in its place, the arrangement of furniture is ideally thought out, the interior is replete with luxurious accessories.

Flowers are a characteristic motif of the oriental interior. Applied to a fabric, carpet, wooden tabletop or any other surface, flowers in an oriental interpretation always look very elegant, sensual, and rich.

The walls are traditionally high, and the ceiling is created according to the principle of a complex structure: multi-level, arched. The arch as an architectural element is generally popular in Iran. Very rarely, interior doors are used there - they are successfully replaced by a wide arched opening with beautiful curtains, decorative textile panels.

And, finally, the main Iranian pride is carpets. The carpet is the main decorative element in the Iranian interior. It is Iran that is considered the birthplace of carpets, and today this country continues to be the undisputed leader in carpet production. In the East, carpets are universal items. They are not only a floor covering - carpets are hung on walls, in doorways, used as a dividing fence for different zones, a lounger on a low podium, a wall bag, a pouffe, with the help of a carpet they designate a personal place for prayers.

By the number of carpets in the house, the Iranians determine the level of prosperity of the owners. Even today, Europeans continue to inherit the Iranian style, using carpets in unexpected interpretations: in the form of a picture or, for example, a removable seat for a chair.