Concrete Echoes
I created a 3D model to assist my husband in his concrete casting class. 🙂 Using this model, he was able to 3D print molds, which were then used to create silicone molds for producing plaster and concrete samples. This project brought back memories of my school days 15 years ago, when I experimented with sculpting and explored various molding techniques.
Concrete workshop at Pelle Studio in 2024.
Rendering
Bachelor Final Project: Conservation and Restoration of the Shekarlou Carpet: A Qajar Era Qashqai Nomadic Carpet as a Key Element in Iran’s Potential Eco-Museums.
Zarbaft; A Fabulous but Almost Forgotten Persian Fabric
In 2013, I thought to myself that if I wanted to have an exceptional bachelor final project and truly master the techniques of restoration, it would be best to learn traditional textile. This would allow me to restore carpets in the most delicate and refined possible way. With this goal in mind, I traveled to Kashan, the center of traditional textile weaving, and spent several months there learning weaving & restoration techniques under the guidance of my professor, Mr. Mohammad Binava.
I went to Kashan and started with the simplest form of fabric weaving, known as Sharbafi. This type of fabric is woven with one or two simple colors and has no specific pattern except for horizontal lines, making it the perfect option for beginners to learn the basics of weaving.
After mastering this, I moved on to understanding the weaving machine itself and learning how to restore and repair damaged patterns. Once I successfully wove a high-quality fabric without any patterns, I advanced to the next stage: learning to weave more complex fabrics called Zarbaft.
The Zarbaft Textile, which I began weaving, is a luxurious textile crafted using silk and threads of gold or silver. Its creation demands precision and coordination, as both hands and feet must work in unison to operate the intricate weaving mechanism. Historically, Zarbaft has been considered one of the most valuable textiles, primarily used for garments of the elite, such as coats and robes of honor. The Safavid capital, Isfahan, was particularly renowned for producing these exquisite gold-brocaded silks, which were highly sought after for their luminous effect achieved through the use of gold foil in the weft threads.​