"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."
Hossein Meskin is a skilled player of the ancient Iranian instrument Sorna, which has been used in traditional music for centuries. The Sorna is a type of wind instrument that is made from wood and is played by blowing air into it.
Nurallah Alizadeh is a distinguished figure in the realm of Mazandarani music. Renowned as a master vocalist and an accomplished player of the laleh-wa (shepherd’s flute), Alizadeh has dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the rich musical heritage of northern Iran. Noorollah Alizadeh, born in 1953 in Shah-Mahalleh, a village near Amol in Mazandaran […]
Khajuraho, located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, is renowned for its ancient temples adorned with intricate and explicit sculptures. These temples, built between the 9th and 11th centuries, depict various aspects of Hindu mythology, including gods, goddesses, and celestial beings. The temples of Khajuraho serve as a testament to the rich artistic and religious […]
Amir Ghasemian is a talented young musician who specializes in playing the Laleh-Vaa (Mazandarani Ney), a traditional wind instrument from Mazandaran. Laleva: The Ancestral Sound of Mazandaran The Laleva (للـه وا) is a traditional wind instrument deeply rooted in the musical heritage of Mazandaran, a northern province of Iran. Crafted from wood, its melancholic yet […]
Delhi, the capital city of India, holds immense historical and cultural significance in the context of Hinduism. As one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, Delhi is home to numerous ancient Hindu temples, such as the famous Akshardham Temple and the Lotus Temple. The city also boasts several significant religious sites associated with […]
Bandargah’s Ta’ZIEH Bandargah and Bushehr are the only places where women perform in Ta’ZIEH. There are so many female characters in the numerous stories that are played in the form of TA’ZIEH. These female characters are played by men with soft voices wearing long black dresses and covered faces under the Borgha. TA’ZIEH In Iranian […]