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12Zamzam MagazineThe historic city of Isfahan is one of the most artistic places in Iran. It%u2019s famous for its beautiful and unique traditional crafts, all made by local artisans with incredible care and creativity. Some of the most well-known crafts include carpet weaving (which can take months to complete!), metal engraving (Ghalamzani), marquetry (Khatamkari), miniature painting, copper work, enamel work (Minakari), turquoise inlay (Firoozeh Koobi), hand-printed fabrics (Ghalamkari), embroidery, leather bookbinding, calligraphy, wooden lattices, and silver filigree art. Artists in Isfahan have also mastered the art of tilework, plaster carving, wood inlay (Moarraq), and delicate miniature paintings that are often inspired by Persian poetry and nature scenes.12Zamzam Magazine