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Calligraphy & Illumination Persian miniature

Gold Leaf Illumination

Leila Farhadi Persian miniature painting Fars (Shiraz) 5.0 (1)

50 USD

70 days to make

Price transparency

Artisan 28 USD

55% of this price goes to the artisan.

Guaranteed authenticity

It arrives with its authenticity seal and digital certificate.

Insured shipping

Insured delivery across Iran and to other countries.

Export packaging

Protective export-grade packaging built for long journeys.

Warehouse stock

انبار مرکزی تهران 2 in stock
انبار منطقه‌ای شیراز 11 in stock

Every piece is handmade and unique, so stock is limited.

SKU: SF-0055
Material: Gold leaf
Dimensions: 40 × 30 cm
Weight: 380 g
Colour: Lapis blue and gold
Pattern: Sunburst and illumination
Handmade: Yes
Year made: 2026

تذهیب ورق طلا is painted with mineral pigments, ink and gold leaf on sized handmade paper. The شمسه و تذهیب motif is built up in fine brush layers to reach the depth of classical miniature. It took ۷۰ working days, each layer continuing only after the previous one dried. The لاجوردی و طلا palette follows the Persian miniature canon, pairing gold with lapis.

The story

لیلا فرهادی trained in the Isfahan and Shiraz miniature schools, and this work belongs to their personal series. To prepare paint, mineral stones were ground and bound with natural gum. The work took ۷۰ working days and the colouring was reviewed several times. Alongside making, the artist continues to research and teach miniature painting. Part of their work has been exhibited in Iran and abroad.

Keep miniature paintings away from direct light and humidity, framed behind glass with an air gap. Dust only with a dry soft brush — never a damp cloth. Gold leaf is easily rubbed; never take the work out of its frame.

5.0

1 reviews

نر

نوید رستگار

May 1, 2026

A thoroughly satisfying purchase

Seeing the artisan's share itemised on the invoice meant a lot; it gave me confidence in the purchase.

Made in

Mowlana Miniature Painting & Illumination Workshop

Miniature painting, illumination and flower-and-bird panels using mineral pigments and gold leaf.

Holds an export licence Capacity for 9 artisans

Valuation breakdown

Materials: 11 USD
Labour and production time: 16 USD
Artisan share: 28 USD
Recommended price: 50 USD

Packaging

Packaging type جعبهٔ فاخر تک‌جداره
Packaged weight 730 g
Digital certificate Yes

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