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This research aims to develop a methodology for translating Persian miniature art into contemporary women's fashion design.

April 16, 2026Open Access

Royal-nama: Translating Persian Heritage from Shahnameh into Contemporary Womenswear

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Practice-led design research develops a contemporary women's wear collection, highlighting Persian heritage through modern fashion choices.

This research aims to develop a methodology for translating Persian miniature art into contemporary women's fashion design.
Conducted ethnographic fieldwork in Tehran, Mashhad, and Qom, Iran.
Analyzed elements from selected Persian miniatures and rendered them by hand.
Utilized digital tools for compositional simplification and visual component development.
Translated visual vocabulary into garment silhouettes and textile constructions.
Investigated a textile portfolio of the researcher's grandmother for cultural insights.
Developed five garments as the Royal-nama collection, blending historical aesthetics with modern wearability.
Utilized vibrant color palettes and structural influences directly from the Shahnameh and architectural forms.
Demonstrated that heritage can inform innovative and commercially viable fashion without resorting to mere decoration.

Arzoo Agha (2018) studied this question.

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Practice-led design research develops a contemporary women's wear collection, highlighting Persian heritage through modern fashion choices.