Naghmeh Kiumarsi

Long before a single thread touches the loom, a daraayi weaver has already decided what the finished cloth will look like. That's the paradox at the heart of this Iranian textile tradition: the pattern exists before the fabric does. It is tied into the yarn, dyed into place, and only

On September 4, 2025, the Neshat Village in Zafaraniyeh, Tehran, hosted Iran’s first TEDx event dedicated to fashion and design. Titled “Edgy Flow”, the event was held under official license from the global TED organization, in collaboration with the Iranian Apparel Brands Association and a group of leading professionals in

Naghmeh Kiumarsi, a prominent Iranian fashion designer, captivated international attention once again at the 2025 Cannes Fashion Week by unveiling a collection inspired by the traditional attire of 12 Iranian ethnic groups. This collection featured garments reflecting the heritage of Qashqai, Kurdish, Turkmen, Bandari, Mazani, Gilaki, and several other Iranian

If you take a look at the carpet beneath your feet—provided it’s not a modern design—you’ll likely spot one of the Shah Abbasi floral motifs. A heart-shaped circle at the center of the flower, with a rounded form and inward spirals, stands in beautiful contrast to the sharp-edged leaves around

This article is an English translation of an exclusive interview originally published in Persian on Iran Modeling Magazine. It has been translated and republished on Naghme Kiumarsi’s official website to make her story accessible to an international audience.Naghmeh Kiumarsi is one of the leading designers in Iran's women's clothing industry.

Originally published in Persian by Honar Online, this interview has been translated into English and republished here for our international readers. Naghmeh Kiumarsi believes that fashion design is an art form, and in its own way, a kind of illustration. Step through the metal door of an old house, its