IRAN ART EXHIBITION: MATERIALS USED IN PATEH DOOZI HANDICRAFTS Pateh duzi is a type of embroidery art typical of the city of Kermān. The fabric that serves as the background to the pate is thick and wool and is called ariz (which in Farsi means wide). Those who dedicate themselves to this art are mostly […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: WHAT IS PATEH HANDICRAFT? Pateh is one of the traditional arts, which is specific to Kerman, Southeast of Iran. Kermani women use colorful threads on a wide piece of cloth, which they call “Ariz (meaning “wide” in Persian)” to make this scarf which is then decorated with very beautiful designs. Pateh Kerman […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: WHAT IS GOLABETOUN-DUZI OR PASSEMENTERIE CRAFT? Bandar Abbas is in Hormozgan province, it is one of the most important commercial ports and markets which have popularity among the people. The Persian Gulf and historical attractions are beautiful parts of this city. That’s why every year many tourists are welcome to this city […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: A TUTORIAL ON A NEEDLE FELTING AND ITS TOOLS In the world of crafting, needle felting is one of the cutest activities around. It’s simple in concept but looks complex in execution, and the results are elaborate sculptures made completely out of wool. Essentially, the activity uses a special needle to fuse […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: STEPS OF MAKING A CUTE NEEDLE FELTING CRAFT Needle felting is a craft that sounds way more complex than it actually is — and gets super cute results. What’s not to love? With just a few basic tools and a simple tutorial on needle felting for beginners, you’ll be on your way […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: MACRAME IS BACK TO YOUR HOME DESIGN AGAIN Macramé is everywhere! You don’t have to look far for a workshop at a yoga studio dedicated to showing you how to weave together a knotty wall hanging, a drapey plant hanger or a small key chain. The combinations of boho and minimalist makes […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: A PERFECT GUIDANCE TO MACRAWEAVING Materials If you have purchased one my macraweaving kits, you will find the following materials inside. If you are using your own materials, the following list includes my recommendations for a 2-3’ long and 1’ wide wall hanging: • 12” copper pipe • 100 ft of cotton […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: KNITTING IS ART OF THREADS AND NEEDLES Knitting is a fiber art in which loops of yarn are interlocked with the assistance of specially designed needles. Europeans have been knitting since around the 15th century, when both Italy and Spain started the practice, and it quickly spread. Modern knitting can be accomplished […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: WHAT IS KNITTING PRODUCT? knitting, production of fabric by employing a continuous yarn or set of yarns to form a series of interlocking loops. Knit fabrics can generally be stretched to a greater degree than woven types. The two basic types of knits are the weft, or filling knits—including plain, rib, purl, […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: WHAT IS APPLICATION OF JAJIM RUGS? What is Jajim, perhaps is a common question of people interested in traditional Iranian handicrafts. Jajim is one of the beautiful handicrafts of Iran, which is woven with colored threads in small widths and long lengths. Our article includes Origin of the word “Jajim”, its history, […]