Making Rose water

One of the unique beauties of Iran is the flowering of beautiful and fragrant flowers in the desert region of Kashan.

In ancient times, it was traditions made for Rose water. After picking up Mohammadi's flowers, the residents of Kashan took the flowers to the workshop with their donkeys and Dhol. Of course, these traditions are currently only being held in some parts of Kashan.

• The stages of Rose water in Kashan

Early in the morning, the residents of Kashan go to the Mohammadi flower gardens, and before the dawn and the warmth of the air, they pick up the flowers. Then throw flowers in unique pots and then triple the flowers, pour water and lock the door of the pot to prevent the heat from escaping. After boiling the water, the steam pours through the two pipes connected to the pot into a copper pitcher that located inside the cold-water pool. It takes about 4 hours to get the perfect Rose water.

• Benefits of Rose water

Iranians use rose water a lot, for example in cooking food or sweets, or to rosy-up mosquitoes or Public places, or to treat pain such as stomach ache and so on. It's interesting to know that Rose water has a sedative and anti-stress effect. In general, rose water can be called the miracle of nature, and you need to know that there are many attributes and benefits in this extract. You can buy the original Rose water from the traditional workshop. But you need to know that the price of these rose water is a little more expensive than industrial Rose water.

• What is the best time to go?

Every year in Kashan, the Festival of Rose water starts in May. Usually, this festival starts in mid-May until mid-June.  

• Getting there?

The Rose water made in the regions of Qamsar (30 km south of Kashan), Neyasar (30 km west of Kashan), Vadeqan, and Van of Kashan, which is the best-quality Rose water for Vadeqan and Van villages in Kashan.
You must use Tehran-Isfahan road to go to Kashan. You will be 2 to 3 hours to reach Kashan.