Stone grid art in Iran: a window to the world of light and shadow
Meshbak Sang is one of the most delicate and beautiful traditional Iranian arts in which geometric and plant designs are created with precise and delicate cuts on the stone. Light passes through these cuts and creates beautiful shadows on other surfaces. This art is a combination of patience, accuracy and artistic taste that has become one of the most valuable handicrafts of Iran over the years.
The history of stone mesh in Iran
The roots of the stone mesh in Iran go back to a very distant time. In the past, this art was used to decorate religious buildings and palaces. Mesh windows of Iranian mosques and palaces are prominent examples of this art.
Materials and tools used
- Stone: Softer stones such as limestone, gypsum and marble are usually used.
- Cutting tools: manual tools such as pens, hammers and axes are used, as well as electric tools such as milling cutters and saws.
- Initial design: The desired design is first drawn on paper and then transferred to the stone.
Stages of stone mesh implementation - Stone selection: A quality stone suitable for the design is selected.
- Design on the stone: the desired design is carefully transferred on the stone.
- Stone cutting: using cutting tools, the design on the stone is cut regularly.
- Polishing: The cut edges are polished to give a nice and uniform appearance.
- Installation: The stone mesh is installed on the desired location.
Applications of stone mesh - Decoration of historical monuments: stone mesh is used to decorate windows, doors, walls and ceilings of historical monuments.
- Handicrafts: Stone mesh is used to make various handicrafts such as lampshades, partitions, etc.
- Interior decoration: stone mesh is used to create a beautiful and original atmosphere in interior decoration.