Firoozeh Koobi (Persian: فیروزه کوبی; Firouze Koobi, or Firuzehkubi) is an Iranian handicraft made of a copper vessel that is covered with inlayed turquoise stone.[1] It is one of the most popular souvenirs of Isfahan.[2] Although the technique has a short history (less than 100 years), due to the use of precious stones and the design it is highly valued.[3][4]
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History
editSince the ancient times in Persia, turquoise has been a valued gemstone; the oldest turquoise mine in Iran is the Nishapur mine.[5][6] Roughly in the 1950s, Yusef Hakimian founded this art in Mashhad.[2] Today, Firoozeh Koobi is created primarily in Isfahan, and many artists and craftsmen have set up turquoise workshops in this city.[7]
Firoozeh Koobi is a product made of copper, brass, silver, or bronze, in which small pieces of turquoise stone are placed together on a part of its surface in a mosaic form.[7] Turquoise inlaying is recognized in Iran as an art-industry in the division and classification of Iranian handicrafts, which has an artistic and aesthetic aspect and has a decorative application.[1] Turquoise Inlaying is commonly used for decorating items such as jewelry, vases, candlesticks, and mirror frames.[8]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ a b "Iranian handicrafts: Firuzehkubi". Tehran Times. 2021-06-28. Archived from the original on 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
- ^ "فیروزه کوبی بیشتر در کدام منطقه مورد توجه است" [Turquoise is most important in which area]. گروه صنایع دستی کثیری (in Persian). Archived from the original on 2021-05-06. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
- ^ "فیروزهکوبی؛ هنر قرن معاصر با پیشینه کهن" [Turquoise Art of the Contemporary Century with an Ancient Background]. Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
- ^ Johnston, Sir Harry; Burgoyne, Alan H.; Thomson, Perceval Landon And J. (2005). The Wonders Of The World (the) (in 4 Volumes). Concept Publishing Company. p. 206. ISBN 978-81-7268-101-2. Archived from the original on 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
- ^ The Mineral Collector: A Monthly Magazine Devoted to the Interests of the Collector, Student and Dealer. Mineral Collector Company. 1898. p. 41. Archived from the original on 2022-03-23. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
- ^ a b "Firouze Kubi - Iran Culture". Iran Cultura. 2017-11-26. Archived from the original on 2022-03-23. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
- ^ "Persian Turquoise Inlaying (Firoozeh Koobi)". TermehCrafts. 2018-08-30. Archived from the original on 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2021-02-07.