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Iranian Artisan Uses Scrap Metal to Make Lovely Statues

Bahram Ashofteh, a highly talented Iranian craftsperson, has managed to turn scrap metal leftovers into very beautiful statues.

Ashofteh, who is from the city of Tabriz in northwestern Iran, makes stunning statues of animals, ancient artifacts, and historical characters.

This Tabrizi designer has displayed his artworks in 10 individual exhibitions and about 50 group exhibitions up to now.

Following you can find photos of his works retrieved from IRNA:

Fatemeh Askarieh

Fatemeh Askarieh is an Iranian journalist working on a range of fields including culture, art, lifestyle, cultural heritage, and tourism. She has been working with the Iran Front Page (IFP) Media Group for 10 years, and is currently the head of the Art and Lifestyle Department.

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