Zarin Fam tile art: the shine of gold in clay
Zarinfam tile art is one of the most valuable artistic heritages of Iran, which dazzles the eyes of every viewer with its brilliance and elegance. This art gives unique effects to the tiles by using gold and silver glazes and has made these works of art find a special place in the architecture and decorative arts of Iran.
History of Zarin Fam tile
The roots of Zarinfam tile go back to the Islamic era, especially the Seljuk period. During this period, Iranian artists produced gold and silver glazes using metal oxides such as silver and copper and created delicate designs on the tiles. With the passage of time and the advancement of techniques, this art reached its peak of prosperity in the Safavid and Qajar periods and was used to decorate mosques, palaces and public buildings.
The process of making Zarin Fam tiles
Making Zarinfam tiles is a complex and time-consuming process that includes the following steps:
- Preparation of the body: First, the body of the tile is prepared from high-quality clay and shaped.
- Underglaze: The body of the tile is covered with an underglaze to create a smooth and uniform surface for painting.
- Painting: the desired designs are drawn on the underglaze using mineral colors and a brush.
- Golden glaze: After the colors dry, golden or silver glaze is applied on the designs.
- Firing: Glazed tiles are fired in a kiln at a very high temperature so that the glaze melts and fuses with the body of the tile.
Features of Zarin Fam tile - Shine and beauty: the most important feature of Zarinfam tile is its shine and metallic polish, which is due to the use of gold and silver glazes.
- Variety of design: Zarinfam tile designs are very diverse and include simple geometric designs to complex flower and bush designs.
Durability: Zarinfam tile is very durable and resistant to environmental factors such as humidity and heat.
Applications of Zarinfam tiles - Decoration of historical buildings: Zarinfam tile is used to decorate mosques, palaces, baths and other historical buildings.
- Decoration of modern buildings: Zarinfam tiles are also used in the interior design of modern buildings.
- Making panels and decorative objects: using Zarinfam tiles, you can make panels, photo frames and other decorative objects.
The importance of preserving the art of Zarin Fam tiles - Cultural identity: Zarinfam tile is one of the most important symbols of Iranian art and architecture.
- Tourist attraction: buildings decorated with golden tiles are important tourist attractions.
- Creation of employment: preservation and development of this art can help create employment for artists.