DIY Persian Meel

Persian Meel – the oldest strength tool of mankind still used today.

Why are we making this DIY Persian Meel template available for free?

The biggest threat that indigenous people are facing by sharing the artistic outcome of their ancient practices with the rest of the world are players who replicate their traditional designs and mislead consumers by using indigenous and traditional names for non-genuine products. In other words cultural misappropriation, a colonialist era practice.
These profit driven commercial practices disrespect the symbolic message and ethos embodied in Persian Meel and Pahlavani (Persian Yoga) culture.
Our intention is to hopefully prevent the exploitation and profiteering from our culture by bad actors and to share knowledge and insights about our arts as well as help to promote the use of Persian Meel.

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Authentic Persian Meels, also called Persian Clubs, are works of art. They are the tangible manifestations of Persian cultural values and our people’s personality.

What are we going to do next?

To protect this precious and valuable cultural heritage and art there is a need to register Geographic Indications (GI) with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for the handicrafts designated as Persian Meel, to:
Protect the cultural knowledge for the benefit of the traditional producers
Provide a guarantee to consumers of an original and authentic product
Stop others from free-riding and undermining the valuable reputation of authentic Persian Meel
A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. 

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What has greater value to you? An authentic Japanese sword made by a master or a cheaper, mass-produced knock-off based on a template?

Why should you buy authentic Persian Meel?

Authentic Persian Meel Clubs are the embodiment of the cosmo-vision of the Persian people and the expression of a profound relationship between members of an ancient brotherhood, our history and our homeland. Receiving a pair of authentic Persian Meel is to receive a cultural artefact, a family heirloom and a functional piece of art that will keep your lineage strong for generations.
Buying authentic Persian Clubs will support traditional artisans and in doing so you will help preserve the culture and way of life of this ancient brotherhood.

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We’re not saying you have to buy it from us. We’re saying buy authentic traditional handicrafts to support the indigenous creators and custodians of the arts!

Why buy authentic Persian Meels?

What is called?


✔ Authentic Persian Meel are handmade in Iran

✔ Making Persian Meel is a traditional handicrafts art 

✔ Each Persian Meel is a unique work of art

✔ Persian Meel are both functional and decorative art

✔ Authentic Persian Meel last for generations as family heirlooms 

✔ Buying authentic Persian Meel will support traditional artisans

✔ Buying authentic Persian Meel will help preserve an ancient culture and way of life

✔ Buying authentic Persian Meel will add value back to the originators

✔There is a tangible difference, you can see and feel it when you hold a pair of authentic Persian Meel

✔ The intention behind authentic Persian Meel is to express a cultural wisdom and not just to make money

Great piece of art, handcrafted in Iran. It’s enough for recommendation.

Wojciech Zimoląg
Martial Arts & Strength Coach

Ruben

The quality is astounding, and you are working out with a tool made with a craftsmanship and a beauty hard to match.

Mr. Rubens Garcia
Health coach

Great quality and swing like a dream, the balance is far superior to what I’ve used before.

Mr. Matthew Collins
Scientist and Judoka

To own a pair of authentic Persian Meel is the equivalent to owning an authentic Japanese sword made by 4th generation traditional master artisans.

How can you help protect this valuable art and precious cultural heritage?

You can help by donating to cover the legal costs associated with this registration. 100% of the donations will be used to register the GI for Persian Meel with WIPO.
The beneficiary of the registrations will be the indigenous and traditional producers of Persian Meel free of charge and without condition.
Through the course of our work since 2007 we have had multiple proposals and opportunities to mass-produce Persian Meel in low cost manufacturing facilities in countries like China and India, all of which we have turned down. Profit is not our main motivation. Promoting and protecting this valuable cultural heritage and ancient wisdom goes with the spirit of these noble arts. We only strive to walk in the path of our ancestors.

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Dr Kashi Azad (kneeling) pictured with the illustrious Morshed Hojati, one of the most highly regarded Morsheds in Iran (standing) with the picture of his Master Morshed Moradi in the background.

We strive to promote and facilitate the sharing of these beautiful cultural artifacts by collecting, hand-picking for quality and creating a reliable supply chain for the international distribution of the best authentic Persian Meel in the world.

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