Eranshahr
a collection of projects to shape and share the beauty of Iranian culture
Based on visual, literary, and material evidence, we’ve reconstructed the best-educated version of the Ganjafeh once played in the Safavid court—later banned in Iran and transformed in India. This edition restores what the game may once have been.
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Restoration of the Lost Game of Ganjafeh!
Iranian Rituals
Explorations of tradition spotlight the unique ceremonies and rituals that shape how we remember and belong.
Luckily, Iranian culture holds a deep well of living practices to draw upon: Nowruz and Chaharshanbe Suri, Yalda and Mehregan, Tirgan and Sadeh and countless local rites that rarely travel beyond their towns. Inspired by the fieldwork spirit behind great folklore collections, the Iranian Rituals effort documents, illustrates, and catalogs ceremonies passed down for thousands of years.
Iranian Mythical Creatures
Explorations of tradition spotlight the unique ceremonies and rituals that shape how we remember and belong.
Luckily, Iranian culture holds a deep well of living practices to draw upon: Nowruz and Chaharshanbe Suri, Yalda and Mehregan, Tirgan and Sadeh and countless local rites that rarely travel beyond their towns. Inspired by the fieldwork spirit behind great folklore collections, the Iranian Rituals effort documents, illustrates, and catalogs ceremonies passed down for thousands of years.
The Book of Kings
An Illustrated Collection of All the Major Characters in the Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings
The Game of Thrones of Ancient Persia, the Shahnameh is often credited with saving the Persian language from disappearance. This epic poem by Ferdowsi was commissioned by various kings and represents the artist’s life work. The result has since become a cultural staple for all Iranians and fans of Persian culture. This Book of Kings project pays hommage to the epic, adding a layer of modern graphic design to the ancient tale.
Shahname Characters
Explorations of tradition spotlight the unique ceremonies and rituals that shape how we remember and belong.
Luckily, Iranian culture holds a deep well of living practices to draw upon: Nowruz and Chaharshanbe Suri, Yalda and Mehregan, Tirgan and Sadeh and countless local rites that rarely travel beyond their towns. Inspired by the fieldwork spirit behind great folklore collections, the Iranian Rituals effort documents, illustrates, and catalogs ceremonies passed down for thousands of years.
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