The historical house of the Tabatabais: a gem in the heart of the desert
The historical house of the Tabatabais, known as the bride of Iran’s houses, is a magnificent mansion from the Qajar period, located in the city of Kashan. This magnificent building, with its eye-catching architecture and pleasant atmosphere, is known as one of the prominent tourist attractions of Kashan city and receives a huge number of domestic and foreign tourists every year.
History:
The house of the Tabatabais was built in 1245 AH by the order of Haj Seyyed Jafar Tabatabai Natanzi, one of the rich and merchants named Kashan. The construction of this building lasted for about 10 years and the best architects and artists of that period were used in its construction.
Architecture:
The house of Tabatabais was built on a land of about 5000 square meters and includes two parts, inner and outer. The inner part includes many courtyards, halls, rooms, and the outer part includes service and stables.
Decorations:
The interior and exterior decorations of Tabatabai’s house are proof of the art and creativity of Iranian architects and artists in the Qajar period. Wall paintings, delicate tiling, exquisite plasterwork, eye-catching mirror work and beautiful moqran work are among the decorations of this historical building.
Different sections:
Yard: Tabatabai’s house has four separate yards, each of which has its own beauty. The outer courtyard, inner courtyard, backyard and garden courtyard are among these courtyards.
Halls: There are several halls in the house of Tabatabais, each designed for a specific purpose. Hall of Mirrors, Hall of Painting, Hall of Shahneshin and Reception Hall are among these halls.
Rooms: There are many rooms in the house of Tabatabais, which were used for living and resting.
Service department: The service department of Tabatabai’s house included kitchen, bathroom, storage and stable.
