Qalamkar Iranian woodblock printed textile

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Qalamkar is a form of Persian woodblock printed textile that originates from Esfahan in central Iran over 400 years ago. Each design is traditionally hand-printed by the few independent craftsmen still spread throughout Esfahan. This example was purchased in the Grand Bazaar Esfahan Iran in 1996

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Size: 3330px × 4799px
Location: Cambridgeshire England
Photo credit: © Adrian Weston / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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