"Heirs of Saffron & Salt is a living ethnographic sanctuary and a digital home for the unwritten narratives of the East. We traverse forgotten trails, ancient desert plains, and high plateaus to preserve the raw, unfiltered essence of tribal rituals, mystical music, and sacred communal gatherings.Like Saffron, we celebrate the vibrancy, ecstasy, and fragrant spirit of human ceremony; like Salt, we honor the enduring, unyielding truths etched into the faces and songs of our ancestors. Step inside to listen, witness, and become part of a living archive that breathes beyond borders."
Ay Mohammad Moghimi: Master Luthier and Musician from the Turkmen Regions of Iran Ay Mohammad Moghimi is a renowned craftsman and musician, specializing in the dutâr and kamancheh, crafted in the Turkmen tradition. Residing in the village of Gadamabad near Gonbad-e Kavus in northeastern Iran, he has spent the past four decades crafting over two thousand […]
Ahmad Obaydi is a highly respected Babazaar of Zar ceremonies in Bandar Lange, Iran. He is also a skilled musician who specializes in playing the ancient Persian instrument, the Tanbireh. piala dunia
Varanasi, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, holds immense significance in Hinduism. Situated on the banks of the holy River Ganges, Varanasi is considered a sacred site for Hindus and a place of ultimate spiritual liberation. The city is dotted with numerous ancient temples, including the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple, where […]
Alireza Hojjati is a renowned Zorkhane Morshed (master) from Yazd province in Iran. He is known for his expertise in playing the Zarb-e Zorkhane, a traditional Iranian percussion instrument used in the ancient Persian martial art of Zurkhaneh. He has honed his skills through years of training and dedication, and has become one of the […]
Haji Mohammad Iri, known as Mokhi Jan, is a singer, musician, and director from Bandar Torkaman in the Golestan province of Iran. . . Now in his sixties, he is considered an integral part of the intangible cultural heritage of the Turkmen people in northeastern Iran. Mokhi Jan is a multi-instrumentalist, playing instruments such as […]
