Bahram Javadi-Babreh's journey into the world of rugs began at the tender age of four in a weaving factory in Marand, northwest Iran. In 1978, he emigrated to England to study engineering. However, it wasn't long before he discovered the country's appreciation for oriental rugs. This realization prompted him to leave university and return to…
Last Swim, directed by Sasha Nathwani, is a film centered around Ziba, a British-Iranian teenager played by Deba Hekmat. Ziba is an ambitious and brainy teenager from London, who takes great pride in her Iranian roots. On the day she receives her A-level results, she leads her friends through an eventful journey across the city,…
Norwegian-Iranian singer Amanda Delara recently showcased a striking dress featuring a beaded image of iconic Iranian singer Googoosh on her instagram. The dress, designed by Norwegian designer Mari Hetland, took over 50 hours and tens of thousands of beads to complete. Delara has consistently drawn inspiration from her Iranian heritage, a theme evident throughout…
In the third season of "Sex and the City," Episode 13, Carrie Bradshaw, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, wears a striking dress featuring Persian poetry and a floral design with mismatched shoes. This dress, adorned with the calligraphic script of Omar Khayyam's name, was created by Tehran-born designer Hushidar Mortezaie, known as Hushi and Michael…
Love is a vague concept in our daily lives. Everyday we can find ourselves practicing love in different ways and forms. For Mani and Lania, it was each other that they found love in. From the early days of their journey together, they stumbled upon a great feeling that feels far greater than love, since…
Katya Abedian-Rawháni is a self-taught photographer and film director, currently in her final year of medical school. Her journey into the world of photography began at the age of 14 when she was gifted her first second-hand 35mm film camera. Since then, her love for analogue film has grown, and she has devoted herself to…
Norwegian-Iranian artist Amanda Delara has once again captivated audiences with her latest release “Volare”. Within the first day of its release, the song has already reached 100,000 streams and made it to the top 20 chart on Spotify in Norway. “Volare” showcases Delara’s unique blend of musical influences, with the majority of the song being…
Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, well-established in the international cinema scene, takes on a new role in the upcoming film "Roqya," set to hit screens on May 25. In this film that is directed by Saïd Belktibia, Farahani portrays a single mother who smuggles exotic animals and illicit goods. To secure a better future for her…
Norwegian-Iranian singer Amanda Delara has claimed victory at the Norwegian Grammy Awards, winning the prestigious Album of the Year accolade. This triumph marks a significant milestone in Delara's burgeoning career, solidifying her status as a luminary in the Norwegian music scene.
Photography Emma Sukalic
Having been nominated across three categories—pop, release of the year, and lyricist of…
In 2017, Persheng Babaheidari, a newly graduated engineer, entered the workplace as a management consultant. However, she quickly realized something was missing - a chic and practical laptop bag designed specifically for women like herself. Frustrated by the lack of options, Persheng teamed up with her sister Perdica Babaheidari, a medical student, to address this…