Silverware, plates and water glasses are provided for every person. Deserts are very important for Eftar (dinner at the end of fasting). Masghati (milk, rice powder, rose water, and clarified butter) and Zolbia (plain yogurt, flour, and clarified butter) are the most common deserts for Eftar.

Sofreh means a table cloth spread on the floor. Specific foods are provided for each sofreh event. For instance, sofreh Eftar (having dinner at the end of fasting) specific foods are provided such as rice mixed with berries

The room is decorated with big cushions on the floor. The floor was covered with a Persian rug, blankets, and small cushions to make a very comfortable and warm seat.

These cushions were hand embroidered. Cushions were a part of the dowry of every bride.

The cushions are made of different fabrics such as velvet decorated with hand embroidery, or of a delicate carpet.

Esfahan, a city in central Iran, is a center for all kinds of hand made dishes such as miniatures on metal or Sterling silver. These two vases and this bowl are from Esfahan. While artists from Esfahan are masters in miniature, artist from Shiraz are masters in Khatam (traditional wood work).

ranians are tea drinkers. Tea is offered for all occasions. In the case of Eftar (having dinner at the end of fasting, tea is the first part the meal.

Our tea maker, the Samovar (a kettle for boiling water) is originally from Russia. At that time, coal was used within it for its heating power.

Doogh (plain yogurt mixed with water and herbs) is served with rice and kabob (chelo-kabob).

Another desert was rice-pudding made of saffron, almonds, rose water, cinnamon, and pistachio slices.

The most common and delicious stew is eggplant stew (lamb, fried eggplant, tomato sauce, and saffron). In place of lamb, chicken or beef could also be used.

Plain rice dishes complemented the more fancy foods.

Zoolbia (plain yogurt, flour, clarified butter, rose water) is another desert served for Eftar. It is also an offering in holy places, in memory of love ones who have died.

Cheese and fresh flat-bread are very popular among Iranians. It is a part of all meals and snacks.

Kabob (barbecued sticks of beef or chicken) is the national food in Iran. It could be served in all occasions, with or without rice.

Cheese and flat-bread are served with herbs (basil, mint, green onion).

Windows were made of wood and stained glass.

A chandelier containing candles gave warmth and beauty to the sofreh.