Iranian folk toys include the ancient tradition of clay whistles from Meybod and Lalejin (pottery-making cities), painted wooden animals from Zanjan, embroidered qajar-era cloth dolls, and shatranj (Persian chess pieces — chess reached Europe via Persia from India). Backgammon (nard) is a Persian invention still played daily in every teahouse.
Traditional toys and games of Iran
Lalejin clay whistles
Fired clay whistling birds from Iran's pottery capital.
Nard (backgammon) sets
Traditional Persian marquetry backgammon boards.
Kurdish cloth dolls
Embroidered figures in traditional Kurdish and Persian dress.
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