For anyone curious, this is a traditional Persian metalworking craft called ghalamzani, done entirely by hand with a hammer and a small chisel. Here's a short video if you'd like to see more.
If you zoom in you can really see all the detail and time that went into making this piece; I should note that this plate is about the size of a manhole cover. Usually my grandfather would spend hundreds of hours when making intricate pieces like this.
![image showing [OC] My grandfather hand engraved this entire plate from blank metal, one chisel tap at a time](e21c707f-95ed-56e8-bac4-3ddb982290e4.jpg)
Kyzzz on June 28th, 2026 at 21:09 UTC »
For anyone curious, this is a traditional Persian metalworking craft called ghalamzani, done entirely by hand with a hammer and a small chisel. Here's a short video if you'd like to see more.
If you zoom in you can really see all the detail and time that went into making this piece; I should note that this plate is about the size of a manhole cover. Usually my grandfather would spend hundreds of hours when making intricate pieces like this.
ItAintLongButItsThin on June 28th, 2026 at 21:24 UTC »
That's a lifetime of learning in one engraving. So cool!
CommissionFeisty9843 on June 28th, 2026 at 21:29 UTC »
Wow such artistry and craftsmanship. So beautiful!