How can I make dried limes at home for Persian/Iranian cooking? [more inside]
posted by ViolaGrinder on Aug 18, 2009 - 12 answers

Where can I find an authentic fesenjan stone pot? [more inside]
posted by kuperman on Jul 29, 2009 - 11 answers

Help me find the authentic persian cookbook, potentially written in farsi... [more inside]
posted by typography on Mar 15, 2009 - 8 answers

Suggestions/tips on purchasing a Persian carpet. [more inside]
posted by zenpop on Dec 30, 2008 - 7 answers

arabic/iranian music question - help me ID this music and album cover and figure out other music like it. [more inside]
posted by shokod on Dec 11, 2008 - 6 answers

Vancouver Persianfilter: Where can I find Farsi language books, Iranian style clothing, preserved foodstuffs/snacks and authentic Afghan or Iranian (or any Central Asian style) style carpets and household accessories in Vancouver BC?
posted by thewalrus on Oct 19, 2008 - 3 answers

What is the deal with Persian rugs on ebay? [more inside]
posted by horsemuth on Aug 26, 2008 - 8 answers

How much would it cost to translate a large, highly technical computer book into Farsi (Persian)? What method would be best to accomplish this? [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Mar 8, 2008 - 7 answers

Going to Dubai with a bun in the oven... [more inside]
posted by kuperman on Oct 24, 2007 - 9 answers

Are there any famous Iranian males who are well known among non-Iranians in the west (especially the USA)? Any kind of celebrity will do: actors, musicians, artists, authors, or other kinds of TV personalities like newscasters. [more inside]
posted by BuddhaInABucket on Nov 15, 2006 - 43 answers

What's a culturally appropriate gift to give my fiancee's Iranian parents? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 22, 2006 - 7 answers

What are good resources for teaching myself to play the santur? I'm an American composer with no training in Persian music -- just a deep love for it and a gradually improving (self-taught) structural understanding of it. My "more inside" lists some ideas I've had so far, but I would love to hear any suggestions of CDs, websites, books, etc., on Persian music and/or the santur. [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain on Jul 24, 2006 - 7 answers

Can someone give me references for books/journals for understanding human figures in Safavid manuscript paintings? [more inside]
posted by korej on Mar 20, 2006 - 4 answers

In the Kite Runner, the character Saurabh was named after the hero of an ancient Afghan (or Persian?) story mentioned a few times in the book. What was that story and can I buy an English translation? Or did the author just make that up?
posted by exhilaration on Feb 15, 2006 - 4 answers

What are some good Mediterranean/Persian cookbooks? Is there a Madhur Jaffrey for this kind of cuisine?
posted by namespan on Sep 13, 2005 - 13 answers

Persian/Farsi question--what would you call pickled sour grapes? Torshi Angoor or Ghoureh? I've checked google and the store-bought jar in my fridge, so I know those answers. I want to know what you or your Persian family/friends would call it.
posted by lobakgo on Aug 3, 2005 - 10 answers

Can anyone identify an old piece of clothing for me? (pics inside) [more inside]
posted by fire&wings on Apr 21, 2005 - 2 answers