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 one of the most wonderful and delicate handicrafts of our nation that has an ancient history is called filigree.

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The result of the artist’s creation of this precious art is decorative tools and practical dishes, which after many years even so have many fans all over the world. If you are a fan of this magnificent art and you are interested in learning more about it, we suggest you follow the end of our article.

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Learn more about the art of filigree

Filigree is an art created using the thin wires of gold, silver, copper, and other metals by hand. Iranian artists produce extremely elegant designs.

Next, these designs are combined according to the taste, talent, and skill of the artist, and the result is attractive decorative tools and accessories that, after nearly three thousand years, are still among the luxurious and gorgeous decorative accessories.

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It should be noted that objects produced by filigree art, in addition to being decorative, are also used as practical tools. This art is developing in almost all cities of Iran. But it can be boldly mentioned that the city of Zanjan is the basis of filigree art in Iran and the most significant handicrafts related to this art are created in the city of Zanjan Materials and tools needed for filigree should be noted the Although the masters of this art can use any metal to create decorative utensils and tools, silver metal, due to its particular color and ideal shape, is known as the most quality raw material for this work. Of course, it should be noted that the silver metal used for this purpose also has different types like engineering silver, ingots silver, miscellaneous silver, and silver coins. Besides metals, there are other materials that are used as raw elements in the art of filigree. These materials include; natural waxes, acidic cleansers, sulfuric acid, silver brazing flux, and alum. As mentioned earlier; This is art is a very specialize art that, in addition to experience and skill, requires its tools. In other words, the lack of any of the basic equipment of this art will inevitably reduce the quality of work. The most important tools of this handicraft are as follows: • Furnace •Bush • Riche • Rolling machine • Hadid, Hadid wheel • Micrometer • zigzag sewing machine • Swing board • machine • Mirror Sohan • Pence • Brass brush • Arm stick • Graffiti filigree • Trigger And Other workshop tools required The most important patterns used in filigree The most important patterns and drawings used in the art of it are the two-dimensional patterns created from metal wires, also considered as the main form of work. The main template is also finalized by drawings produced of filigree tape. Generally, applied forms in the art of filigree are originated from Islamic arts and cults, which contain their limitations. Needless to say, it is the creative mind of the artist that each time, relying on his creativity and innate art, adds an attractive and new position to this art. in addition in most cases, the most important and practical patterns and its designs include; tears, four eyes, bottejeqqe, blind, ivy, cashmere, buds, leaves,Contact Us and twisty.

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