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Pottery skills of the women of Sejnane
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Pottery skills of the women of Sejnane

The pottery skills of the women of Sejnane relate to the practice of using a specific technique to produce terracotta artefacts for the home…

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Flatbread making and sharing culture: Lavash, Katyrma, Jupka, Yufka
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Flatbread making and sharing culture: Lavash, Katyrma, Jupka, Yufka

The culture of making and sharing flatbread in communities of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkey carries social functions that have…

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Naqqāli, Iranian dramatic story-telling
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Naqqāli, Iranian dramatic story-telling

Naqqāli is the oldest form of dramatic performance in the Islamic Republic of Iran and has long played an important role in society, from the courts…

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Discover the architectural majesty of ancient cities that once stood as the beating hearts of global trade, science, and art.

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