Saba Karimkhani is an Iranian jewellery designer and artist whose creative practice draws inspiration from Persian culture, mythology, and historical narratives. Her work explores the possibilities of transforming cultural heritage into contemporary wearable art, bringing together artistic craftsmanship, symbolic imagery, and the expressive qualities of precious materials.
A distinctive feature of her artistic language is the incorporation of Iranian cultural references into jewellery design. Rather than treating jewellery exclusively as an ornamental object, Karimkhani approaches it as a medium for storytelling, where historical symbols, legendary figures, and elements of the Iranian imagination acquire new visual and material forms.
Her selected creations, including Cypress, Persian Garden, Anahita, and The Trial by Fire of Siavash, demonstrate an interest in translating familiar cultural themes into individual artistic compositions. These works draw upon the symbolic vocabulary of Persian civilization, connecting mythology, nature, identity, and artistic expression through silver, stones, and sculptural forms.
Beyond her individual creative practice, Karimkhani is also engaged in the transmission of jewellery-making knowledge. Her practical teaching in pearl and stone selection, composition, assembly, finishing, and quality control reflects an appreciation of the technical discipline and craftsmanship underlying professional jewellery production.
This collection comprises 22 handcrafted pieces created using silver and precious stones
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The exhibition: Wearable Sculptures, inspired by tales from the Shahnameh and traditional Iranian miniature painting, is being held at the Iranian Art Garden Museum. Key features of this collection include the movement, structure, and functionality of the pieces as wearable jewelry—distinct from their independent artistic value. Through a contemporary lens on ancient Iranian narratives, the collection offers a fresh encounter with Iran’s visual and mythological world.
