IRAN ART EXHIBITION: KERMAN IS FAMOUS FOR ITS PATTEH CRAFTS Pateh originates from Kerman in the south of Iran and is worked by women . The earliest Pateh dates back to the 18 the century . It goes further back but wool does not keep well, therefore we have little remaining evidence. Pateh consist of […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: IF KERMAN IS IN YOUR TRAVEL LIST, DON’T FORGET ABOUT PATEH WEAVING Pateh-weaving is one of the most beautiful traditional embroideries in Iran which is an art materialized by the hand of the women of Kerman. Pateh-weaving is a special method of needlework which is used to ornament cloth. Since in this […]
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: 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: 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 PERSIAN KHOS-DUZI HANDICRAFT? The products of Hormozgan handicrafts are mostly created for local purposes. Khos Duzi, a kind of embroidery, is one of them. Khos Duzi consists of sewing thin strips of Khos or Naqdeh on fine and delicate lace fabrics. The strips are arranged to make geometric, cursive, arabesque, […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: WHAT IS KALAMKARI OR GHALAMKARI ART? Kalamkari is a type of hand printed or hand block printed cotton textile. Kalamkari refers to the ancient style of hand painting that is done with a tamarind pen, using natural dyes. Kalamkari is composed of two words, kalam, literally meaning pen and kari refers to […]