Iranian tile

Today’s post is more of a personal essay. It’s something I’ve written some form of in my newsletter and on Instagram, but I decided to gather all these thoughts dancing around in my head in one post and share them with you. And even though it’s about my personal experiences, I have a feeling that the overall issue is something that many of you, Iranian or not, will be able to relate to. And if so, please do share your experiences below- especially if you happen to be another Pontia/Pantea…

Geometrical islamic and arabic style full frame tile tableau. A mosaic of mostly blue tiles with a square and circle pattern. A symmetrical wall decoration in the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran. The...

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Saffron, pistachios, apricots, pomegranates, angelica seeds… When my inspiration for scent pairings starts to wane, I flip through my favorite Iranian books and think of the vibrant combinations of Persian cuisine. It’s one of the world’s most sophisticated, with complementary and contrasting flavors used in a single dish. There are rice pilafs steamed until every grain is […]

Small section of beautiful tilework covering a long avenue of mausoleums at Shahr-i-Zindah in Samarkand.

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Persian tile work