Pottery and tile making with a deep history and roots in Iran
Kashan is recognized as one of the important centers of pottery and tile making in Iran, which dates back to ancient Iran and continues to this day.
Souvenirs of Kashan
Pottery and tile-making are among the ancient industries of Kashan; the art of tile and pottery-making dates back seven thousand years.
Archaeologists have found pottery in the Silk Hills indicating the antiquity of this art, and it is clear that the people of Kashan knew the art of pottery-making during this period.
What is the material of tiles made of?
The tile, which is a type of pottery, is derived from the word Kashan. The art of tile-work is more visible in the decoration of tombs, other shrines, and mosques.
The art of tile-making in Kashan gained more fame in the sixth and seventh centuries and is known throughout Iran.
A tile is also referred to as a type of thick artificial stone that is made in various lengths and widths.
The tile surface is completely smooth, polished, and glass-like.
One of the most important uses of tiles is in bathrooms, pools, toilets, kitchens, and places with high humidity that are exposed to water.
Tile includes two main parts:
- Clay
- Glaze
The Etymology of the Word Tile
The word Kach, Kachi, or tile, which over time changed to Kashi, means a type of thin brick that can be designed and patterned. They rub and bake polished glass on it, and eventually, it becomes like china.
How is Tile Made?
- Preparing quality clay
- Making clay dough
- Molding
- Drying
- Baking the tile
- Glazing the tile
Pottery in Kashan:
Like tile, pottery is also made from quality clay. In the past, many vessels were made from pottery.
Pottery can be considered one of the first human industries, and clay vessels used for eating, drinking, and storing food are the first human-made items.
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Early humans needed a container or place to store and reserve their water and food. Over time, they discovered the adhesive and molding properties of clay, and made clay and pottery vessels with different lines and mysterious patterns.
From the time that early humans thought about storing water and food and discovered the adhesiveness and molding properties of clay, they made pottery vessels in various shapes.
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