Qalamkar House Statement
Sections of the Qalamkar House of Isfahan
Inspired by the creative sky and the receptive earth, the Qalamkar House is a home fashioned with three distinct yet interconnected sections.
First, there’s a space similar to a museum, which we call the Ganj-khaneh. This is where we care for and preserve the heritage we have received.
Second, a place we named the Ostad-khaneh, where creation, production, and the teaching of both theoretical and practical skills take place. This section includes the Ghalamkar school and workshop.
Third, a space called the Timcheh is a market or bazaar. It’s a place for interested visitors to view the works created here and purchase what is produced in the workshop.
A place to collect, preserve, and document the historical artworks and motifs of Qalamkar, with the goal of keeping the visual and cultural memory of this art form alive. The Ganj-khaneh is not a passive museum; The Ganj-khaneh is not a conventional museum of passive display; it’s a dynamic space for understanding, experiencing, and reconnecting the past with the present.
Pattern Book
Pattern Collection
Treasury of Qalamkar Fabrics
Fabric Collection
Treasury of Historical Documents and Images
Historical Documents
Treasury of Wooden Molds
Molds Collection
Treasury of Tools
Tools Collection
A workshop-school for re-creating and teaching the authentic techniques and skills of Qalamkar. It’s a place for experience, research, and passing down the knowledge of master craftsmanship to new generations. This space revives the connection between art and craft, providing a foundation for deep creativity and learning.
Color Room
Color room
Design Room
Room for Design
Woodenblock Carving Room
Molds
Fabric Room
Fabrics
A space for displaying and selling the works produced at the Ghalamkar House of Isfahan. The Timcheh is a platform for connecting artistic production with people’s daily lives, and an effort to create authentic, functional, and beautiful products that appeal to both the public and enthusiasts of fine art.
Golden Line
Golden Line
Silver Line
Silver Line
