Eranshahr is a collection of projects to shape and share the beauty of Iranian culture

Traditional nativity scene with people dressed in historical attire, sheep, and a brick oven with bread, representing a festive celebration.

Iranian Rituals

Iranian culture is full of ceremonies and rituals. Holidays like Nowruz, Chaharshanbe Suri, and Yalda, along with countless local rites, are all embedded with traditions.

The Iranian Rituals team is working to document, catalog, and illustrate these ceremonies that have been passed down for thousands of years.

Explore the Rituals
A traditional illustration of the fairy tale 'Snow White,' showing an evil witch offering a poisoned apple to a crying baby in a cauldron, with the seven dwarfs watching, and the evil queen with a sinister expression, sitting on a rock with dark foliage in the background.

Iranian Mythical Creatures

For several years now, our team has collected stories of Iranian mythical creatures from folktales, epic poems, religious lore, and stories submitted by Iranians through social media.

Each creature is catalogued with its geography, story, and visual identity, forming a living archive for present and future generations.

Discover the Mythical Creatures

Noble Houses of Iran

Drawn from royal inscriptions and ancient epics, our team has meticulously reconstructed the Great Houses of Iranian lore.

From the legendary descendants of Jamshid to the powerful satraps of the Achaemenid court, each lineage is catalogued with its founders, regional seats, and historical narratives, forming a living archive of the realm's most influential families.

Directory of Noble Houses
Genealogy of Iranian Families

1001 Shahs (Kings and Queens) of Iran

The 1001 Shahs Project brings Iran’s ancient rulers to life through faithful, research-based illustration.

Each ruler is reconstructed from material evidence: coins, seals, dishes, and rock reliefs. Together the collection traces the evolution of Iranian power, style, and identity across millennia.

This is the first-ever effort to depict every monarch of Iran’s legendary and historical past with scholarly precision and artistic reverence.

Illustrated Directory of Kings
Digital illustration of historical figures, including a seated king wearing a crown and armor, with four individuals standing around him; two men in traditional attire with weapons, a woman in a long blue and orange robe, and an older man in a white robe and tall feathered hat.

The Book of Kings

An illustrated collection of all the major characters in the Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings

The Game of Thrones of Ancient Persia, the Shahnameh is often credited with saving the Persian language from disappearance. This epic poem by Ferdowsi, commissioned by kings and completed over the course of Ferdowsi’s life, preserves the myths, heroes, and history of Iran.

In this project, we have undertaken the effort to introduce every single character in the epic.

Explore the Shahnameh Characters
Illustration of a traditional scene with people inside a fortified structure with domed roofs, some sitting around a fire, others standing, and some on horses, depicted in red lines.

Bāstān TTRPG باستان

A tabletop game that reimagines Iran’s legendary past as a living world: vast, perilous, and full of wonder to rediscover.

Bastan is a tabletop role-playing game set in the mythical world of ancient Iran, where heroes walk among gods and monsters.

Every province, relic, and creature is grounded in authentic Iranian mythology and archaeology, weaving scholarship into storytelling.

Coming soon!

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A traditional Asian artwork depicting a scene with a tiger attacking a white horse, a man in tiger striped clothing wielding a spear, two women in elaborate robes and headgear engaging in conversation, and a man playing a stringed instrument. The scene is set in front of blossoming trees.

NaarDoon

Access our free library of elements drawn from Persian miniature paintings.

We are making it easier than ever to incorporate traditional Iranian art into your modern graphic design. Download these assets for your next presentation or creative project from the NaarDoon (pomegranate seed) Library.

Explore the NaarDoon Library

Iran Timeline

This timeline takes you on a journey deep into Iranian history, from the dawn of ancient civilizations to the modern era. Each period tells the story of events, figures, and achievements that have shaped our identity today.

Explore the Timeline

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A collection of three black hardcover books with gold decorative borders and a golden sun emblem, three gold and black ornate boxes or frames, a cherry blossom tree, and a small mythical creature resembling a tanuki or dog with human-like features, standing next to the books.

Books, games, and divination cards, inspired by Iran’s mythology, history, and poetry. These one-of-a-kind gifts bring the beauty of Persian culture to life.

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A black and red box with gold floral designs and a pull-out card featuring a king in royal robes, a crown, seated on a throne, holding a red object, with a sun symbol in the background, and the text 'Ganjafeh' and its Persian equivalent, with a subtitle 'The Lost Game of the Safavid Court'.

Restorating of the Lost Game of Ganjafeh

We have reconstructed the lost game of Safavid Ganjafeh. Played five centuries ago, this version of the game was lost to time. Our team used the verses of the Safavid poet Ahli Shirazi to recreate the cards and attempt to reveal the mystical wisdom behind them. Our hope is that when you hold this deck, you feel a connection to its history.

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