mina shirany; Asghar Izadijeiran
Abstract
the paper deals with studying production process of “Kalpouregan” pottery as an art through anthropological approach to answer the following questions: 1) What is production method of these types of earthenware?2) What are prevalent information and terminologies used in their production? ...
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the paper deals with studying production process of “Kalpouregan” pottery as an art through anthropological approach to answer the following questions: 1) What is production method of these types of earthenware?2) What are prevalent information and terminologies used in their production? “Kalpouregan” is the villages in Sistan and Baluchestan Province that is well-known for its earthenware and their traditional production method being continuously maintained. Pottery performed by hand and local tools is performed just by women . it is based on their mental pattern making. Women have learned the pottery as a profession from their ancestors and this local knowledge of pottery has been maintained and transferred from one generation to the next, as a local culture. Local names selected for patterns used are considered as a part of Baluchi cultural identity and occupational dignity created by the art. through a completely local method. This field study has been performed through an approach towards anthropology; and, data have been collected through interviewing key informed persons as well as those women making pottery; photography and film taking. The outcome presents an appropriate image of Kalpouregan Pottery as a tradition; processing method of raw material; and, stages of construction and production.
