Kharmohre (Persian: خرمُهره) is a kind of ceramic artwork with bright turquoise blue color which is also called kuji (Persian: کوجی) or bead of mehr (Persian: مُهرهٔ مِهر). The Qom state of Iran is the only producer of kharmohre in the world. The color of kharmohre is also known as Iranian blue. It is registered as Turquoise pearl of the ancient Persia in Expo 2000 Hanover, Germany. This art is traced back at least to 6000 years ago at copper furnaces around Qom in Iran. This art is introduced as "Qom Technique" at New York museum book.[1]

Kharmohre is one of souvenirs of Qom and its main application is for decoration.

An example of kharmohre

References

  1. ↑ "راز و رمزهای "خرمهره"". Yjc.ir. Retrieved 2017-04-29.
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