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Interview with Ms. Rita Nik Farjam:
Please introduce yourself and tell us what year your activity in the field of old stone cutting and handmade jewelry design dates back to?
I am Rita Nikfarjam, a jewelry designer and sculptor from Tehran, a graduate of pure mathematics and with an art degree in the field of precious stone cutting from the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. I started my activity in 2007 with the idea of reviving ancient art and with the aim of introducing it more to the people of Iran and other countries.
The “artistic degree” and “recreation” of these jewels led to the receipt of a “registration mark” for Rita Gallery jewelry from the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance and the Cultural Heritage Organization, and with it, I was able to obtain the US GS1 International Certificate and a Certificate of Appreciation from the Algerian Embassy. And receive an international certificate from the London School of Marketing.
I am currently a member of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce and Mines and I am a member of the board of directors of the Union and Association of Exporters and Importers of Handicrafts.
I am also an educational instructor in the Cultural Heritage Organization and I have received the top rank and the moonlight award from the Fajr International Fashion and Clothing Festival in 1997.
In addition, I have been judging the jewelry section of the Sipal National Fashion Festival in 1997 and as the gallery manager of the Sipal National Fashion and Costume Festival in 1998. I am currently working as a policy council and Cipal 99 Planning Commission.
In addition to these actions, I work as a member of the Ambassadors for Peace and Friendship, which is in cooperation with the United Nations in Tehran, with the aim of promoting a culture of peace.
Now, please explain about Rita brand jewelry and their features
Since 1987, I have taken the first steps of production from a small and individual workshop, but with a new and creative mind. The love and interest in this ancient art, which has unfortunately been forgotten, caused me to make every effort to revive and introduce it in the country and the world, and with this goal, I seek to teach this valuable and original art and transfer my experiences to Fans, let me come and revive the name of dear Iran along with another art in the world. One of the hallmarks of my work is perseverance and constant effort, and I always believe that what I do should be specific and different, and when I finally do it honestly, with energy and love, I will receive many times that energy. So I decided to create worthy works with full of energy and with a lot of love. I started the basic stone cutting from a stone cutting workshop in Turkey. After a while, I realized that the characteristic of all these things is that they do not shine enough. The glare in these works was either very low or they faded after a while.
After several months of work, practice and experience, I finally found and presented a way to give the stones lasting radiance and make its beauty more lasting.
Other activities of “Rita Gallery” are related to the year 1989, which has been in various fields of exploration, processing, construction, improvement, identification and trade, and providing technical and specialized services, etc., and has tried Iranian civilization and culture, ideas. And introduce the habits and way of thinking of Iranians in the form of art to the compatriots of the world.
At present, Rita School and Gallery, with 13 years of experience, is training in making, carving and decorating all kinds of jewelry from precious stones and jewelry to those who are interested, along with providing valid certificates to students, as well as presenting international certificates to dear buyers.
In your opinion, what features should be considered in designing a jewelry?
Important indicators must be considered in jewelry design. Type of view, type of style, type of applied material, etc.
But the important thing to consider in jewelry design is the transfer of feeling and energy and turning it into a work of art.
In your opinion, what facilities does our country need to be seen more in the field of jewelry design? Is it possible to place Iranian designers among the best in this field?
Unfortunately, due to the sanctions imposed on Iran, the import of this type of stone has become much more difficult than before, and if there are imports, it has huge costs, so it is expected that government agencies and agencies related to products and industries Manually monitor the import of these stones and set a budget to facilitate partners who are active in this field. Due to the fact that I have tried for many years in the Chamber of Commerce of Industries, Mines and Agriculture, as well as the World Council of Handicrafts and in the board of directors of the Tehran Gold and Jewelry Union, to activate precious stone organizations for import. Fortunately, we are nearing the final stages so that we can facilitate the activities of Rita Gallery and its students by importing stones with government currency in terms of price, so that they can bring more works into the domestic and international market.
In answer to the second part of the question, I must say that precious stones, which are full of positive energy, have long been of interest to human beings. These stones, which are the result of millions of years of passage and endurance of all kinds of pressures and climate change, when placed in the hands of an artist and are ready to be displayed and displayed, undoubtedly transfer the energy contained in them to humans.
In many Persian poems and literary texts, jewelry and precious stones and their impact on life have been mentioned, which indicates that this phenomenon has long been considered by the Iranian people.
Today, the world of gemstone trade has expanded so much that the value of gemstone exchanges reaches several hundred billion dollars a year, and although Iran is very rich in terms of gemstone resources and several pieces of important stones and Applied in the jewelry industry, such as turquoise, agate, etc., is specific to Iran, and the ancient Iranians were very skilled in cutting precious stones, but since this art is traditionally done in our country and can not be Is to account for a significant share of world trade.
During the period of your activity, the history of cooperation with which organizations and organs has been recorded in your work record?
I am a member of the board of directors of the Tehran Gold, Jewelry and Precious Stones Union, an educational instructor of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization for carving precious stones as a carving, a member of the Handicrafts Council, through which I am completing organizations in the Chamber of Commerce. .
We are cooperating and working with several embassies.
For three years I have worked with the Sipal National Fashion Festival as a judge on the jury, the management of the festival gallery and as a policy council and commission and planning.
It is worth mentioning that Rita Gallery also has an educational section and those interested in this field are promised that if they complete the course at Rita Gallery and obtain a certificate, due to the approval of this certificate by the Cultural Heritage Organization and the Technical and Professional Organization of the country , Receive an activity license from the Cultural Heritage Organization and a certificate of competency from the country’s technical and professional organization.
What materials do you use?
We carve the stones as carving and we can use gold metal inside these cut stones according to the request of our audience.
What are the most popular stones according to different tastes in the society? How has your experience with this variety of tastes come about?
One of the favorite stones of Iranians is Neishabour turquoise, which is specific to Iran and is famous in the world. I realized how famous this stone is in the world.
Next to this stone, many sections of the society such as ruby, sapphire and emerald are among the stones that are very popular among Iranians due to their attractive color.
Labradorite is another stone that is in great demand due to its rainbow glitter.
Stones such as opal and androsite, which are more in demand in other countries. Androsite stone has been very attractive to people due to the presence of rutiles that are created over millions of years. Here you can see one of my works that I carved with androsite stone in the picture.
These experiences are from my presence in international and national exhibitions inside and outside the country, and of course it should be mentioned that due to the great variety of stones and their color variety, Rita Gallery and brand has the ability to make all the stones. Advise and offer according to the tastes of the people and in accordance with the desired design.
Is Rita jewelry brand shining in the international arena? What honors have you achieved in this path?
Yes; Rita brand has institutionalized this art with international goals and has tried to present its profession and art in the world, and fortunately, it has gained positions and ranks in national and international exhibitions and festivals, some of which I point out
Holding a private exhibition at the Sealight Hotel in Kusadasi, Turkey
China International Exhibition
Exhibition and symposium of Milad Tower managers in Iran
Holding a solo exhibition at Gohar and Art Gallery
Peace and ornaments exhibition and festival in the Museum of Glass and Pottery of Iran
Exhibition of the largest event of top costume and jewelry designers in the historical and cultural complex of Niavaran Palace
Sipal National Fashion Festival
The first fashion and summit event, the annual Iranian fashion business
8th Fajr International Fashion and Clothing Festival and receiving the Moonlight Award
Exhibition of the capabilities of cutting precious and semi-precious stones in the Industrial Cultural Heritage Organization
Rita Gallery team is proud to be active in the field of humanitarian activities in addition to all its artistic and professional activities and gaining honors, including the performance of an orchestra for the benefit of the flood victims of Golestan in 1397. Which was very well received and with the presence of famous and valuable professors in this ceremony, we all showed along with the Rita Gallery team that humanity is an important part of Iranian culture and originality.
What is your suggestion for those interested in entering the field of jewelry design?
I suggest that those interested in this field increase their knowledge of the world of stones.
These people can increase their knowledge by reading educational, historical books, articles and references related to the world of jewelry and precious stones, and visiting various museums, and progress in this field with their own ideas and creativity, and be sure if with love. Walk in this arena, they will receive positive energy and unparalleled peace.
Rita Gallery team and I will make sure that we are with the fans with our guidance and we will be ready to transfer our experiences for the development of these loved ones.
Thanks
Rita Nick Farjam
