The identity of any country can be found in the layers of culture and history of that ancient civilization, and this identity tells a part of an ancient story of the connections between the art and the civilization of the people of that region. Iran, having a magnificent and very deep civilization, is considered one of the founders of cultural and historical civilization among all the countries of the world. This manifestation of Iranian civilization can be found in the art left by Iranian ancestors in historical works such as tombs, mosques, palaces and many other such works, but in these historical works Henry plays the main role.
Works of art , by being used in various structures of society, have played their role in conveying their mission, as a part of Iran's cultural identity by creating different local and national layers in cultural works from the past to the present.
But among the works of art despite the existence of different cultures throughout Iran, we see different works, one of the most luxurious of these works of art is the art of handicrafts, which brings a manifestation of ethnic and national culture to the fore.
In this article, we are going to get to know a selection of the best Iranian handicrafts that are world famous.
In general, handicrafts can be considered "using the art of people's hands by means of basic tools and native materials, which produce an art industry " .
There are countless differences between handicrafts and today's products. These handicrafts are not only different from other products in terms of the production process, but also inspire a different attitude to those who are interested in this art. However, the difference between these industries and today's products is not limited to the production process, and other things such as the culture specific to that art and the way of thinking and the cultural history of the region where these handicrafts are produced also reflect the art of handicrafts not as a commodity, but as an exchange of national and cultural values.
Great researchers and writers such as Tyler in the 17th and 18th centuries AD introduced art as a combination of the complexities of the tradition and culture of a society, taking into account that Iran, having a rich culture and a very deep history, has been one of the pioneers of the spread of this industry from the past centuries until today, so that the art of handicrafts has been recorded in 3000 different types of art in the country.
Every art must have the characteristics that we intend to enumerate the characteristics of an art in handicrafts according to the specified frameworks of the World Registration Organization and other common factors .
For the production of each of the handmade products, it goes through several steps, but it is not mandatory to do all these steps by hand and tools.
If only a part of the basic steps of production is done in this way, the produced product can be considered as a product in the category of handicraft art according to the mentioned features if it has these factors.
In handicrafts, according to the different dimensions and types of these handicrafts, from the point of view of the World Registration Organization, they are placed in different rows, which are as follows.
Now that we have become familiar with handicrafts, we must find out that, among the huge number of handicrafts, some of these industries have received special attention from Iranian and international audiences and enthusiasts, which we will discuss in the rest of the text.
The cultural symbol of the country in handicrafts can be measured with different indicators, but usually a product will represent this cultural and artistic foundation in the world.
Hand-woven carpets and rugs are a symbol that has been a symbol of Iran and Iranians since ancient times, and this popularity has been accepted internationally by accepting Iranian carpets as the most beautiful and highest quality in this field of handicrafts.
Iranian hand-woven carpets with a unique design and relying on the tradition of showy and sometimes ethnic and national designs reached their peak of prosperity in the 17th century, and this has made Iranian hand-woven carpets such as rugs, zilou, carpets and rugs one of the most popular handicrafts in the world.
Among the oldest technologies of Iranians, we can mention the technology of producing copper and glass containers and shaping them in the past centuries with a special design.
Not only in Iran but also in the world, glass making is one of the most basic and advanced technologies made by mankind, Iranians were among the pioneers of this science, and the works of this glass on a global scale have also been registered in the name of Iranians.
But the heyday of this industry, after many ups and downs, can be explored in the Seljuk period.
In this period, Iranians turned this industry into a technology with high capabilities by creating technology to shape and create prominent patterns on glass.
It is also possible to consider the first metalworkers and especially coppersmiths as Iranians, who told the technologists of this field of coppersmithing that due to its many capabilities such as disinfecting food, high heat tolerance and beautiful shapes, this art quickly spread in different countries of the world.
These copper vessels, having different pillars and features from medicine to art, have now become very popular handicrafts, and Iran has a significant contribution in this industry.
Pottery and ceramics are among the oldest design arts in Iran, and their use in various historical and cultural monuments, as well as the role of this industry in making decorative and practical tools, has made this industry popular all over the world, and Iran has a significant share in this market.
The science of pottery and pottery has been created by making clay vessels, among which we can mention clay bowls and jars that have been used since the past ages.
This science with an age of 10,000 years is one of the potentially ancient advanced industries, and the oldest of these pottery workshops in the world is located in Shush.
Also, tile work that is done using ceramics and tiles, which is used with a very precise design and color scheme, and has now adorned many of our historical symbols.
Iran is one of the main exporters of enamels and wood designs with a mosaic design, which makes the eye of every viewer disappear with its delicate art.
Due to the functional similarity with other handicrafts such as mosaic tiling, this method of handicrafts has created various reflections over time in the application and type of design.
Wooden arts are considered to be one of the most popular symbols of Iran's handcraft industries in global dimensions, with various effects and use in different works, so that it has a significant contribution in the country's export industry.
Expensive and of course very elegant and beautiful alloys have long been one of the favorite industries of Iranians and other countries.
In Iran, the western and southern cities, having different alloys of different materials such as gold, silver, turquoise, etc., began to produce and create all kinds of ornaments with diverse designs and styles and the style of their native culture and art.
These ornaments, which were used in the past ages in combination with local clothes, have played an important role in the customs and symbols of different Iranian tribes, and this tradition has created a culture based on this special type of clothing and distinguishing them from each other.
These ornaments and the way of designing and shaping these precious metals were noticed by different neighboring countries and other levels of the world and became a luxury and popular handicraft in the past centuries, and today people can find a part of their identity in the original designs of these tribes.
This art of crochet, which dates back to 550 BC, is considered one of the most famous works of Iranian embroidery.
This art is done with a very simple tool, which actually uses silk threads and various colors to create works of art on fabrics, which are usually used in their excellent quality of mahout fabrics.
This type of art has been used in various types of decoration such as dresses, skirts, curtains, etc.
Due to its age, this art has become one of the main pillars of Iranian handicrafts in the history of Iran and has introduced the world to this art through exports and has attracted a large audience.
This industry dates back to the Parthian period. This type of art, which is considered one of the oldest types of decorative fabric art, has become a meeting place for the audience of this art due to the history of Iran in handicraft industries in this field. The popularity of this art has progressed to such an extent that in the Timurid period, the decorative curtains of the Kaaba were made using vermilion embroidery, which created very beautiful patterns and a unique effect in the Kaaba. Vermilion is usually made of precious metals. And they were made shiny like gold and silver, which in later ages to create a more general application among people, other alloy metals that existed at a lower price but with the same beauty, have been used in creating decorative patterns.
Iran, having a strong potential from the past centuries until today, is one of the largest and most famous exporters of industries decorated with this hand art, the art of gold embroidery.
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