Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• Samera Salimpour Abkenar ¹
• Amir Anvari Moghaddam ²

¹ Traditional Arts Group, Research Institute of Cultural, Heritage and Tourism (RICHT)

² Handicraft Studies and Research Expert, General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism of South Khorasan, Birjand, Iran.

Abstract

Siah chador (or Black tent) is one of the identity elements of nomadic life, which is generally made from raw materials. Siah chador weaving is also connected with the spirit of cooperation of clan people, just like the need to provide security and food in nomadic life. This study is focused on the traditional art of Siah chador weaving in the Seidal village of Nehbandan town in South Khorasan province. An art in which the men of the village participate closely with the weaving women in the spinning, warp drawing, sewing the black strips of the tent, and erecting it. The aim is to preserve the intangible cultural heritage and also introduce the practical method of Siah chador weaving. In addition, the most important question is how the traditional art of Siah-chador weaving in Seidal village has been effective in its residents life and ecology. The research method is based on field studies, interviews, and published documents. The results show that the residents of Sidal Village use goat hair obtained from animal husbandry and the power of experienced weavers to weave quality Siah chador that in addition to meeting the needs of the province, are also exported to neighboring countries.

Keywords

• Black Tent
• Traditional Hand-woven
• Seidal Village
• South Khorasan

Main Subjects

• Indigenous Knowledge