Ustad Ali Maryam

Ustad Ali Maryam (Persian: استاد علی مریم) was an Iranian architect of the 19th century.

He is known for designing three edifices in particular, all in Kashan: The word "ustad" means master in Persian.

The Aminoddole Carvansarai or Timcheh-ye Amin od-Dowleh (تیمچه امین‌الدوله; built in 1863) was commissioned by Mirza Ali Khan, an influential statesman of the Qajarid court, whose title was "Amin-od-dowleh" (Trusted of the state).

It is located in the Kashan Bazaar, where Persian rugs are still sold and traded.

Ustad Ali also built a house and caravanserai for Amin al-Dowleh.

Rendering of Aminoddole Carvansarai , built by Ustad Ali Maryam
The ceiling of a room in Borujerdi House , Kashan