NEGAR KHATAMI | KATAMI DESIGNS

Sterling Silver
Sancus Pendant Necklace

The Iranian cities Ardabil, and Nir are former trade hubs with intriguing characteristics. 

Due to its location, near the salty Lake Urmia, Nir is known for its salt industry while Ardabil has a thriving Persian carpet business. 

Iran is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Negar Khatami.

MARYAM KEYHANI

Batis Necklace from 2011 A/W Collection

Nir and Ardabil are two Iranian cities renowned in their own right.  The city of Nir is a conduit of the Silk Road.

With a prime location near the salty waters of the Caspian Sea and Lake Urmia, Nir has formed a thriving salt industry. 

The city of Ardabil on the other hand is famous for its carpet industry.  Iran is also the birth place of featured jewelry designer Maryan Keyhani.