Unity and Multiplicity.
The Meaning of Ḥonar
Borrowed from Classical Persian هُنَر (hunar) — "art, craft, ability," from Middle Persian 𐫍𐫇𐫗𐫡 (hwnr /hunar/) — "virtue, skill," and ultimately from Old Persian 𐎢𐎺𐎴𐎼 (ʰuvnara) — "talent, capability."
In Persian thought, ḥonar is more than art — it is virtue made visible, where unity gives birth to multiplicity, one essence expressed through infinite forms.
From Essence to Space
The truest embodiment of Vahdat dar Kesrat — unity and multiplicity — appears in Naqsh-e Jahan Square, a living fractal where unity reveals its form. Born in Isfahan, it brought the sacred and the everyday into perfect balance. With HONAR, we're re-creating Naqsh-e Jahan's balance for a new, connected generation — a virtual square where art, culture, and people meet again.
Our Mission
To revive the harmony of Naqsh-e Jahan — in pixels, in light, in community. To connect artists, collectors, and seekers through the shared language of beauty. HONAR 1.0 is just the beginning — a living prototype of what we’re creating together. Join us in shaping its next chapter: artists, collectors, and supporters alike. You’re seeing HONAR 1.0 — our first expression of a vision still unfolding. We welcome your presence, your ideas, and your support as we build the next version together. This is only the beginning — HONAR 1.0. The next chapters await your touch — creators, collectors, and visionaries who believe in art beyond borders.