Miniatour in Trough

Tile work and Miniatour painting, two traditional arts that have a long history in Esfahan, is shown together in a small pool at the old Esfahan bazaar.

Scissors Manufacturer

Ali Talakoub manufactures scissors, an instrument used for gold handicraft industry in Esfahan bazaar. He works in this place for over 70 years.

Retirement Age on the Bench

Isfahan had an industrial based economy in the most years of twentieth century. Now, commercial economy is dominated. Many of pre-workers  spend their times with together on the park and streets' benches. bicycles is also a sign of Isfahanies textile workers of 1930s-1960s. This is khawjoo Street in center of Isfahan.  

Wall and Motorcycles

The wall of a building in the bazaar district is a parking place for sellers. The motorcycles are the favorite vehicle for activist in crowded bazaar.   

Mending in the Great Mosque

The construction of a curved frame for mending of the Shah Mosque's tomb. This is the greatest tiled tomb in the world.

Lining Up for Poultry

Shortage and dearth of poultry has caused long linings at state's stores. One kilogeram poultry is about 75000 Rls (4$) and in state stores about 47000 Rls (2.5$).