Stone turning

The art of stone turning in Iran: a legacy of elegance and strength

Stone turning is one of the original and ancient Iranian arts, in which, by using a turning machine and special tools, various stones are turned into beautiful and practical shapes. 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.

History of stone turning in Iran

The roots of stone turning in Iran go back to ancient times. At that time, this art was used to make utensils, tools and decorative objects. In the Islamic period, stone turning reached its peak of prosperity and it was used to decorate mosques, palaces and houses of nobles.

Materials and tools used

 * Stone: Various stones such as marble, porcelain, serpentine, travertine, etc. are used.

 * Lathe machine: This machine includes a rotating axis and cutting and turning tools.

 * Hand tools: hammer, axe, pen, file and sandpaper are used to shape the stone.

All kinds of stone turning products

 * Utensils: pots, cauldrons, pots, vases, cups

 * Decorative objects: candlesticks, key chains, beads, statues

 * Tools: mortar, hand mill