The Art That Traveled from Azerbaijan’s Workshops to Royal Banquets in Paris with the Shahbanu’s Support

Kalaghei, or Persian Batik, is a meticulous dyeing process primarily performed on silk using wax and natural dyes derived from plants like madder and pomegranate. In this technique, certain areas of the fabric are covered in wax to resist dye, creating intricate, organic patterns. The hallmark of Kalaghei is the "crackle" effect—tiny veins of color that seep through the breaking wax—making every piece of fabric a unique, unrepeatable work of art. While Batik exists in other cultures, the Iranian version developed a distinct identity, particularly through its motifs and the specific silk textures of Azerbaijan.