{"id":15003,"date":"2021-10-12T15:51:09","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T12:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.khademmellat.com\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T16:38:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:08:30","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.khademmellat.com\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>The Story of Khadem-Mellat: A Legacy of Authentic Iranian Handicrafts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">For over seventy years, Khadem-Mellat has been a symbol of excellence in Persian handicrafts\u2014blending heritage, craftsmanship, and design. Our journey began in Isfahan (Iran), a historic center of art and culture, where Master Manouchehr Khadem-Mellat crafted intricate works of Khatamkari, turning wood, bone, and brass into timeless treasures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Preserving the Tradition of Iranian Handicrafts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Khadem-Mellat continues to honor the rich legacy of Iranian traditional arts, breathing new life into ancient techniques passed down through generations. Our brand is built upon four exceptional crafts:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Our Signature Persian Arts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Khatamkari (Persian Marquetry)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">An intricate art combining wood, bone, and metal into detailed geometric designs. Each handcrafted piece reflects the precision and elegance of Iranian artistry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Minakari (Persian Enamel Work)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Decorative plates, bowls, and vases painted with vivid enamel in traditional Persian motifs, adding color and soul to every home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Firoozeh Koobi (Turquoise Inlay)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Objects adorned with natural Iranian turquoise stones, bringing the brilliance of sky-blue to copper or brass surfaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Ghalamzani (Persian Metal Engraving)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Delicately hand-engraved patterns on metal, showcasing the unmatched skill of Persian craftsmen and their artistic heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Handmade Products Inspired by Iranian Culture<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Our diverse collection includes:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Decorative vessels and vases featuring a fusion of Khatamkari, Minakari, and Firoozeh Koobi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Artistic wall panels that tell stories of Persian history and beauty<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Luxury backgammon and chess sets\u2014functional art that celebrates Iranian tradition<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Whether you&#8217;re an art collector, a lover of Persian culture, or looking for meaningful handmade gifts, Khadem-Mellat offers timeless creations that connect history to modern life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Recognized by UNESCO for Excellence<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Khadem-Mellat has been awarded the UNESCO Seal of Excellence in handicrafts, a global recognition of our commitment to quality, authenticity, and cultural preservation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">More Than Crafts\u2014We Create Memories<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">We do not simply make Khatam, Mina, Turquoise, or Engraving.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> We craft memories.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Story of Khadem-Mellat: A Legacy of Authentic Iranian Handicrafts For over seventy years, Khadem-Mellat has been a symbol of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-15003","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.khademmellat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15003","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.khademmellat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.khademmellat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.khademmellat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.khademmellat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15003"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.khademmellat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15003\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.khademmellat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15003"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}