Shirin of Bojnourd

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A Story Within

Near Bojnourd, I met Shirin, a kind woman from the local nomads. She sat quietly beside her tents during the shoot. Her family didn’t have ID cards, and she spoke of this with quiet frustration. A cold wind blew. It was the first time I had met nomads from this region up close.

More about this location

The Persian terms ashireh, ghabileh, il, tayefe, oymaq, and olu—and their plurals asha’er, ghabayel, ilat, tava’ef, oymaqat, and olusat—are often used interchangeably in Persian texts. Dictionaries typically define them as extended families, lineages, or sometimes as communities or military units.

The history of Iran’s nomadic tribes is, in many ways, the history of Iran itself. A close look at Iran’s past reveals that one cannot fully understand the country’s history without studying the role and evolution of its tribes and ethnic groups.

Around the year 1921 (1300 in the Iranian calendar), nomadic tribes made up more than 25% of the country’s population. Since then, their share has steadily declined to below 2%. As of August 2024, it was announced that Iran’s nomadic population constitutes just 1.5% of the national total, yet they are responsible for producing 25% of the country’s meat and 35% of its handicrafts.

Although most of Iran’s nomads have gradually settled, there are still migratory tribes in several regions.

During the Constitutional Revolution (early 20th century), over 2 million of Iran’s 8 million people—roughly one-quarter of the population—belonged to tribal communities.

In the 1956 census (1335 Iranian calendar), of the 21 million people in Iran, 2 to 3 million were members of tribes and nomadic groups.

This population saw a continued decline: by the 1966 census (1345), it was estimated at 462,000, and by 1976 (1355), it had dropped to about 337,000 nomadic individuals.

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A Story Within

Near Bojnourd, I met Shirin, a kind woman from the local nomads. She sat quietly beside her tents during the shoot. Her family didn’t have ID cards, and she spoke of this with quiet frustration. A cold wind blew. It was the first time I had met nomads from this region up close.

More about this location

The Persian terms ashireh, ghabileh, il, tayefe, oymaq, and olu—and their plurals asha’er, ghabayel, ilat, tava’ef, oymaqat, and olusat—are often used interchangeably in Persian texts. Dictionaries typically define them as extended families, lineages, or sometimes as communities or military units.

The history of Iran’s nomadic tribes is, in many ways, the history of Iran itself. A close look at Iran’s past reveals that one cannot fully understand the country’s history without studying the role and evolution of its tribes and ethnic groups.

Around the year 1921 (1300 in the Iranian calendar), nomadic tribes made up more than 25% of the country’s population. Since then, their share has steadily declined to below 2%. As of August 2024, it was announced that Iran’s nomadic population constitutes just 1.5% of the national total, yet they are responsible for producing 25% of the country’s meat and 35% of its handicrafts.

Although most of Iran’s nomads have gradually settled, there are still migratory tribes in several regions.

During the Constitutional Revolution (early 20th century), over 2 million of Iran’s 8 million people—roughly one-quarter of the population—belonged to tribal communities.

In the 1956 census (1335 Iranian calendar), of the 21 million people in Iran, 2 to 3 million were members of tribes and nomadic groups.

This population saw a continued decline: by the 1966 census (1345), it was estimated at 462,000, and by 1976 (1355), it had dropped to about 337,000 nomadic individuals.

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Printed on FineArt Hahnemühle Photo Rag — a museum-quality paper known for its exceptional detail, deep contrast, and wide color gamut.

Amir Azari’s prints are meticulously created using state-of-the-art printers and archival inks to ensure exceptional color fidelity, fine detail, and longevity.

This is a limited edition print, available in six different sizes. Each size comes with a fixed number of editions:

  • 12 x 18 inches – Edition of 30

  • 16 x 24 inches – Edition of 25

  • 20 x 30 inches – Edition of 20

  • 24 x 36 inches – Edition of 15

  • 30 x 40 inches (Extra Large) – Edition of 10

  • 40 x 53 inches (Collector Size) – Edition of 5

Once an edition size is sold out, no further prints of that image and size will ever be produced. This is it!

Each print is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, which includes:

  • The title of the image

  • Edition number and total quantity

  • Production date

  • Certificate number

  • A hologram seal on both the print and certificate, matched by a unique code

All prints are borderless and unframed (frame and matte are not included).

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