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\"Handicrafts<\/p>\n

As a vast land, Iran offers thousands of most popular iran handicrafts and works of art that reflect the rich Iranian culture. In the historical works of Iran, signs of the art of architects, painters and engineers can be seen in tombs, mosques, palaces and historical buildings. Each of these works shows a part of the identity and culture of the people of their era with prominent signs from different historical periods.<\/p>\n

Iranian handicrafts are works of art made by artisans of our country and show a part of Iranian culture and identity.\u00a0In the general definition, the combination of hand art and the use of native and traditional tools in creating a work is called handicrafts.\u00a0The artistic taste and creativity of the craftsman has a great impact on the creation of artwork and handicrafts.<\/div>\n
The handicrafts of each region of Iran are unique;\u00a0Although there are common industries in some cities, signs of the rooted culture of a city or village can be seen in the fabric of each work.\u00a0The most basic element in making handicrafts is the art of human hands, and this doubles the value of these works.<\/div>\n

As the native and traditional art of the people of our land, Iranian handicrafts play an effective role in strengthening the economic situation of different regions of the country.<\/p>\n

Currently, Iran’s handicrafts are considered one of the top three poles of handicrafts in the world, and proper investment along with detailed planning in the production and introduction of these works at the global level can generate high income at the national level.\u00a0Also, one of the pleasures of tourists traveling to Iran is\u00a0persian handicrafts<\/a>\u00a0from different cities.<\/p>\n

It is not easy to introduce all Iranian handicrafts in a short portfolio, but here you will study some of the most popular Iranian handicrafts that have a high reputation in the world.<\/p>\n

Enamels | most popular iran handicrafts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mina in the word means blue sky, but in the term it usually means a piece of metal or clay that is shaped into a dish, glazed, a slime painting is drawn on it, and then baked.\u00a0Glaze is a combination of organic and inorganic materials such as copper oxide, cobalt and iron, which is used for strength, polish and beauty of enamel dishes.<\/p>\n

\"Enamels\"<\/p>\n

The art of enameling is the art of painting and decorating gold, copper and silver metals with a special enamel color that is baked and stabilized at high heat.\u00a0It can also be said that enameling is an artistic combination of fire and earth and full of master enameller’s taste, with baked colors of mineral origin.\u00a0With a history of about 5000 years, this art has been used by humans to beautify metal utensils and ornaments.\u00a0The origin of the art of enameling is ancient Iran, and with the passage of time, due to the popularity and spread of this art, other countries were also encouraged to work in this field.most popular iran handicrafts<\/p>\n

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Tips for identifying original and high-quality enamel<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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First: The enamel infrastructure must be uniform and integrated and free of unnecessary and redundant parts<\/p>\n

Second: The support surface of the container must be completely flat and uniform<\/p>\n

Third: The enamel glaze must be free of any cracks, cuts, cracks, bubbles, peeling skin, holes or roughness.<\/p>\n

Fourth: The concentration of the enamel glaze must be the same and uniform on all work surfaces and have the same diameter (no protrusions).<\/p>\n

Fifth: The surface of the enamel should have sufficient brightness and be transparent, shiny and polished, which means that the above-mentioned materials have a good color and proper baking in the oven.<\/p>\n

Sixth: The thickness of paint in enamel painting and decoration should be uniform, and the colors used in the border of the designs should not be merged.<\/p>\n

Seventh: The motifs must have Iranian authenticity<\/p>\n

Eighth: In coloring and writing, elegance in work and accuracy in execution should be taken into account<\/p>\n

Ninth: The back of the dish or any enameled object must have a high-quality, scratch-free glaze<\/p>\n

10th: Like any other product and artwork, the enamel work must have a code, name of the artist, date and place of production<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

carpet weaving | most popular iran handicrafts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Carpet weaving is one of the original and valuable arts that has a long history in Iran.\u00a0This original art has an unbreakable link with the ancient culture of this border and landscape, and over the centuries it has been considered one of the most important achievements of Iranians and is currently considered a part of the life and culture of the Islamic Iranian society.<\/p>\n

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Undoubtedly, in addition to its economic dimensions, the carpet is a manifestation of the national art and cultural heritage of Iran, and its preservation and expansion is a national duty for the entire Iranian society.\u00a0The link between historical works and original Iranian carpet designs and maps represents the cultural dimensions of this industry and expresses the innovation, creativity and the peak of the prosperity of the art of the villagers and underprivileged classes, who have created amazing effects over the centuries with minimal means.<\/p>\n

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It is interesting to know that the art of carpet weaving and setting up a carpet workshop is well received even in today’s modern society;\u00a0To the extent that some native neighborhoods in the provinces look at these workshops as a good source of income.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Since the art of carpet weaving is welcomed by different sections of the society, in this specialized article we talk about carpet weaving and everything we need to know to start a carpet weaving workshop.\u00a0In this colorful, complex and very attractive world, we will come across different expressions.\u00a0In this article, we talk about all these things briefly.\u00a0At the end of this discussion, you will understand that the art of carpet weaving and setting up a well-equipped workshop can help create jobs and be profitable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

miniature<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Maybe you have come across the strange and wide term “miniature”.\u00a0This word is a word that shows itself in a wide range of our lives, from miniature paintings to miniature antiques and even miniature clothes and handicrafts.\u00a0But the main question is: What is this miniature?\u00a0What exactly do we call a miniature and why?<\/p>\n

\"Painting-miniature\"<\/h3>\n

What does the word miniature mean?<\/h3>\n

Before examining the concept of miniature, it is good to examine this word and its rejection in different languages, so that we can get a more precise concept of it.<\/p>\n

The word “miniature” is derived from the Latin word “minimum natrural” and means “nature reduced”.\u00a0This word entered the Persian language during the Qajar period and the impact of the Persian language on the French, and since that day, it has gradually become common among people of art and common people.<\/p>\n

\"Painting-miniature\"<\/h3>\n

What is a thumbnail?<\/h3>\n

The meaning of miniature or painting is authentic Iranian painting, which Iranians learned the art of painting from eastern countries many years ago and they also adopted the art of painting from Iranians.\u00a0In a certain period of history, drawing any painting that contained unrealistic elements was considered an insult to creation.\u00a0Therefore, with the help of their imagination and inspiration from nature, Iranians turned to creating paintings, which became known as painting.<\/p>\n

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Due to the involvement of imagination in these works of art, exaggeration and exaggeration can be seen many times.\u00a0One of the most obvious features\u00a0\u00a0of miniature painting<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0is the non-use of mixed colors and perspective.\u00a0But master Mahmoud Farshchian has used both mixed colors and perspective and anatomy in his works.<\/p>\n

Weaving<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The art of weaving | most popular iran handicrafts<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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One of the practical handicrafts of Iran is called “Giveh Bafi”.<\/p>\n

\"Weaving\"<\/p>\n

Giweh is one of the traditional clogs and is in the traditional clothing group, and it was one of the main clogs for men in the past, especially in summer.\u00a0Giweh is a type of shoe with a hand-woven upper made of cotton or silk and a sole made of leather, rubber or pressed fabrics.\u00a0Giweh is called “mercury” in Tati language.\u00a0Its top is made of cotton thread, which was spun and woven by women.\u00a0The sole part of it was also sewn by men called “bedclothes”.<\/p>\n

\"Weaving\"<\/p>\n

Giweh is a traditional Iranian shoe that is prepared with natural raw materials and with great effort, and it is suitable for Iran’s climate, especially its dry, desert and mountainous areas, and it is said that women weave a pair of uppers for 2 days.<\/p>\n

The needles obtained from the Neolithic period show that humans were able to connect the skins of animals with the strips they made from the skin.\u00a0In the past, due to the lack of communication ways and the type of livelihood based on animal husbandry and agriculture and the need for a lot of movement in the three seasons of spring, summer and autumn (which are the working seasons), you want shoes that are light, comfortable, resistant, cool and at the same time cheap. and be able to produce it by the nomads, villagers and semi-urban communities themselves with the existing facilities in the region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Cashmere weaving<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cashmere fabric is a delicate and delicate fabric that is made of two rows of warp and weft yarn that is woven by hand in such a way that the weft on the back of the fabric is free and the weft density is high. It is made of fluff and wool or silk with original designs. And it is traditional in Iran.<\/p>\n

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Kashmiri or Iranian cashew<\/h3>\n

Some people may not accept this story and consider the birthplace of Termeh to be Central Asia and the highlands of Kashmir.\u00a0About “Where is the birthplace of Termeh?”\u00a0There is a difference of opinion, but Fatima Erfani, an expert in handicrafts, says:<\/p>\n

“If we have an overview of handwoven\u00a0and each of the other branches of Indian handicrafts, we will easily realize that Indians have used a Buddha statue, special Indian architecture or animals such as elephants, tigers and other symbols of India in terms of their religious status and living conditions, while In cashmere woven from Kashmir, the only design and pattern specific to Iran can be seen, such as the almond pattern, and this is a strong proof that the cashmere is Iranian.<\/p>\n

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Clay dishes | most popular iran handicrafts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pottery is one of the most popular crafts in Iran among tourists and has a long history.\u00a0In every region of Iran, due to the access to the element of soil, making pottery has been popular since the distant past.\u00a0In different historical periods, people made pottery by mixing water and soil and making clay vessels, and over time, clay replaced ordinary soil.\u00a0The most prominent historical pottery are jars and bowls found in ancient buildings.<\/p>\n

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Pottery is divided into two categories: unglazed and glazed.\u00a0In different cities of Iran, there are museums called Diyar Pottery Museum, where you can see all kinds of historical pottery.\u00a0Hand pottery, wheel pottery and potting are among the subsets of pottery art.<\/p>\n

Ancient jewelry | most popular iran handicrafts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Many signs of the manufacture and use of ornaments in different governments and periods can be seen among historical works.\u00a0Iran’s traditional ornaments have beautiful and special patterns and today many of them are kept as antiques in museums all over the world.\u00a0Materials such as gold, copper, silver and shiny stones are used to make these ornaments.\u00a0Iran has been the owner of various stone and metal mines for a long time, and for this reason, in the cultural works left from the past, there are a large number of decorative items and ornaments that were made using precious stones and metals.<\/p>\n

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On the other hand, due to its ancient history and admirable civilization, Iran has always been a leader in innovation and social affairs.\u00a0For this reason, paying attention to beauty and attractive objects is one of the characteristics of Iranian civilization, which has made ancient Iranian civilization known as one of the birthplaces of making jewelry.<\/p>\n

The history of the use of ornaments in Iran\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

From two thousand years before Christ, Iranians made bracelets, necklaces, bindings and various other pieces using colored beads and metals such as copper, which could be used by men and women.\u00a0In the past, jewelry was also used by men, but today women are the main audience of this industry.<\/p>\n

Achaemenid period<\/span><\/h4>\n

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During the Achaemenid period, ornaments were made according to ancient and religious traditions and rituals.\u00a0Many of these pieces have been discovered in the form of armbands, bracelets, plaques, rings, sunshades, etc., or their effects can be seen in the paintings and engravings left from that era.\u00a0In this period, special attention was paid to precious stones.\u00a0Also, during the Achaemenid period, Cyrus the Great minted a gold coin for the first time, which was recorded in history under the name Darik.\u00a0Before this period, copper and silver coins were used to exchange value.<\/p>\n

Parthian period<\/span><\/h4>\n

\"Ornaments<\/p>\n

During this period, the designs became more magnificent and beautiful.\u00a0Jewelry making was developed in the Parthian period and small objects became very important.\u00a0Ornaments were also used to decorate the space, and the Parthians’ interest in shining led to the creation of pieces that still have a high shine.<\/p>\n

Sassanian era<\/span><\/h4>\n

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This period can be considered as the peak of the history of the use of ornaments in Iran before Islam.\u00a0During the Sassanid period, various materials were added to the field of jewelry making, and gold, as the main part of jewelry and ornaments, gave a beautiful effect to the pieces made in this period.\u00a0The great interest of the kings in using gold ornaments and combining gold with precious stones was another reason for the growth of the ancient Iranian jewelry industry during the Sasanian period.<\/p>\n

After the conquest of Iran by Muslims, various arts were also influenced by Islam.\u00a0In fact, in addition to the fusion of Iranian and Islamic art, the customs of Muslims and Arabs also played an important role in determining the path of the artists of this period.\u00a0Many ornaments and jewels were made to praise and praise prominent religious people and concepts, and instead of seeing precious objects in palaces and royal houses, we see the use of precious metals and precious stones for enameling, embossing and painting the walls and surfaces of mosques. We were places of pilgrimage.<\/p>\n

Until the arrival of Islam in Iran, the classical techniques of Eastern Rome came to the aid of artists to be used in the process of making ornaments, and after the spread of Islam in Iran, we witnessed a combination of Iranian tradition, western techniques and Islamic concepts in the creation of works of art and as a result We were ornaments.<\/p>\n

Timurian period | most popular iran handicrafts<\/span><\/h4>\n

\"Ornaments<\/p>\n

The kings of this period were very fond of ornaments, and the effects of this can be clearly seen in the buildings left from that period.\u00a0In this period, women used ornaments for their hair.\u00a0The Timurids made jewelry popular among ordinary people and considered as a decorative device for the general public.<\/p>\n

Safavid period<\/span><\/h4>\n

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The surviving miniatures from the Safavid period show that this government attached great importance to ornaments and jewelry.\u00a0The Safavid period is one of the magnificent periods of Iranian history in terms of architecture and culture, and ornaments underwent many changes in this period.\u00a0This period was one of the last periods in which the works of Islamic and traditional concepts were still superior to modern and western techniques, and ornaments were also made according to religious customs.\u00a0Perhaps this period can be considered as the end of the history of the use of ornaments in Iran in a traditional way.\u00a0After the Safavid era, Western art played a large role in the design of various objects, including ornaments.<\/p>\n

Qajar period | most popular iran handicrafts<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Unfortunately, during this period, Iranian culture and art underwent many changes, and the western style was supported by the Qajar kings.\u00a0During the Qajar period, like many other capitals of the country, traditional and old ornaments were neglected.\u00a0According to many, the word “fashion” entered the culture and language of Iranian society during this period, and after the kings and courtiers, people were also influenced by the beautiful appearance of western creations.<\/p>\n

Crochet<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Crocheting is one of the handicrafts of embroidery.\u00a0In Iran, these works have been seen since 550 BC.<\/p>\n

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This beautiful art flourished during the Seljuk period, and the artists of Rasht, Isfahan and Mashhad have left beautiful handicrafts related to that era.<\/p>\n

Crochet or Rashti embroidery is one of the most popular handicrafts in Iran and many women are interested in this beautiful handicraft.<\/p>\n

Crocheting means sewing a pattern on fabric, using hooks and silk threads, and it is one of the beautiful needlework and Iranian handicrafts.<\/p>\n

This beautiful handicraft is used to decorate the table, carpet, collar edge, cushion cover, lampshade cap, etc.<\/p>\n

Navy embroidery<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There is no referenceable writing about the history of the art of sermeh embroidery in ancient times, but what is certain is\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>that the Iranians’ attention to the decoration of the collars of clothes and the decoration of military and court clothes and hats has forced them to produce this type of decorative thread (sermeh). .\u00a0<\/strong>Sarma is a type of metal thread that used to be made of gold and silver or a percentage of gold and silver, and nowadays it is made of ordinary shiny metals, and it is used for stitches such as serma embroidery, sharfa embroidery, sun embroidery, armor embroidery and along with stitches such as ten one embroidery, Stone embroidery, sequin embroidery, beads and studded embroidery, cash and glabton embroidery, etc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>are performed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The popularization of silk embroidery is attributed to the Parthian period, the embroidered works in this period were exported to other parts of the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the post-Islamic periods, navy blue was used to sew the curtains of God’s house and Quranic verses (embroidery).<\/strong><\/p>\n

The remaining works show that the flourishing of the art of silk embroidery was related to the Safavid period. In the following periods, silk embroidery underwent many changes until it reached the present era. The fabrics used can be: cashmere, velvet, mahout, He mentioned silk, taffeta, satin, satin and silk.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This sewing is used to decorate: exquisite curtains, tablecloths, bedspreads, cushions, rugs, rugs, janmaz, and Quran covers, as well as the cover of old chests, suzan-dan, hats, decorative panels, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the olden days, there are more motifs of embroidery: flowers and vases, flowers and hens on the border, mihrabi, bete jakeh (cypress, srouche almond, kharu ashti, two and three heads, mother and child, deer antlers and…) Salimi, Khatai, There were birds, hunting ground, tranji and special lines: Enigmatic, Mothani and Diwani.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Textile and weaving crafts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Traditional embroidery | most popular iran handicrafts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Embroidery<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0means to sew a beautiful design and painting on the fabric with a special needle and thread.\u00a0From the past to the present, there are designers who draw beautiful ideas and paintings on fabric, and then artists fill this design with different colors and finally it becomes a painting or a design on a mantle, scarf, etc.\u00a0At first, the designs that were chosen for embroidery included all kinds of flowers or animals, but with the development and expansion of this art, it became different designs.\u00a0Nowadays, we see the embroidery of paintings and modern designs on fabric.<\/p>\n

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The art of making patterns on the surfaces of fabric with the help of needle, thread and hook is called needlework, thread embroidery, face embroidery or decorative stitches, which is one of the widest fields of handicrafts.<\/p>\n

Iranian embroidery has more than 115 separate threads with 120 types of stitching, which have been created and continued since different times depending on the habits and traditions of many Iranian tribes.\u00a0In the meantime, unfortunately, some of these stitches are completely obsolete and some are half-hearted.<\/p>\n

Needlework, thread embroidery, or embroidery is one of the ancient ways of making clothes.\u00a0In the west of Iran, pieces of needle-embroidered textiles with complex patterns have been found, the date of their manufacture reaches six thousand years before Christ.<\/p>\n

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Apart from the decorative aspect and birth certificate, hand-stitched clothes are sometimes displayed on hats or clothes due to religious beliefs. Before Islam, apart from the decorative aspect, it was also used as a talisman.<\/p>\n

In examining the remains of the Persepolis Palace and the tiles discovered in Susa, the clothes of nobles and courtiers and their guards are prominently and luxuriously decorated and can be seen.<\/p>\n

According to Haru Dut, the wife of Khasyar Shah, she wove and sewed the clothes of the king and herself. From that period until now in different historical periods, including Safavid and Qajar, this art was very popular, but over time and depending on foreign fashions, the use of these arts decreased a lot. most popular iran handicrafts<\/p>\n

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The discoveries obtained from the research of archaeologists in different parts of the world and historical periods show that even the roots of the main elements of today’s embroidery go back to Iran, which went to Italy and Spain through the countries of the Mediterranean Sea and later in the lands of has been taken into account.<\/p>\n

This art went to Europe from Byzantium around the 4th century AD and found a specific European form.\u00a0At the beginning of the 13th century, the crusaders went from the west to the east with their achievements and brought with them outstanding examples of oriental embroideries.\u00a0At this time, another type of bread embroidery “Appleke” or piece embroidery appeared, which apparently originated in Iran, where family emblems were embroidered and placed on clothes.<\/p>\n

One of the most famous embroidery methods was the Spanish style, which spread throughout Europe for a century.\u00a0This method consisted of a black silk background on which golden threads were used.<\/p>\n

wooden handicrafts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Using wood to make handicrafts and practical and decorative items has been common for a long time.\u00a0Wooden handicrafts have had many fans since ancient times.\u00a0Today, despite the variety of materials and decorations and various sculptures, wood still has a unique beauty and its handicrafts also have a special place.\u00a0In this article, we would like to introduce the types of wooden handicrafts, finger joint handicrafts, the methods of making them, the tools and equipment needed to make them.<\/p>\n

All kinds of wooden crafts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Wood is made and decorated in different ways such as: turning, cutting, cutting and fastening or a combination.\u00a0According to the type of use of these methods and the type of wood construction, the art of traditional woodworking is also divided into different types.<\/p>\n

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The types of these wooden crafts are:<\/p>\n