Indigenous Knowledge
fatemeh mirzaei
Abstract
Associated with Sistan and Baluchestan Province in Iran, specifically Sarhad and Makran, Baluchi needlework is a prominent form of traditional arts. The purpose of this study was to classify original and frequent motifs found in Baluchi-Duzi (Baluchi embroidery) to discover their symbolic meanings. The ...
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Associated with Sistan and Baluchestan Province in Iran, specifically Sarhad and Makran, Baluchi needlework is a prominent form of traditional arts. The purpose of this study was to classify original and frequent motifs found in Baluchi-Duzi (Baluchi embroidery) to discover their symbolic meanings. The central question was how could the motifs in Baluchi needlework be analyzed and thematically classified according to the Iranian traditional arts model. In this descriptive-analytical study, probability sampling was utilized to select Baluchi needlework motifs through field research (observation- and interview-based) and library research (indexing and image analysis). The data were analyzed by thematic classification derived from the Iranian traditional arts model. Examination of forty-four motifs demonstrated that Baluchi needlework motifs are geometrical in the main that can be classified into signify human, animal, plant and object (such as jewelry, everyday items, and places) shapes and components. These represent the realities of the Baluchis’ life and beliefs.
amirhossein chitsaziyan; vahidreza joybari; alireza baharloo
Abstract
Kashan copper work is one of the old and traditional arts and crafts of this historic city which, like the most handcrafts of Kashan, has encountered unprecedented downturn over the years and lost its genuine position today. The main part of Kashan bazaar, which had once been devoted to copper workshops ...
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Kashan copper work is one of the old and traditional arts and crafts of this historic city which, like the most handcrafts of Kashan, has encountered unprecedented downturn over the years and lost its genuine position today. The main part of Kashan bazaar, which had once been devoted to copper workshops based on historical documents and artisans' and public recounting, is now transferred to a public place for trade and sale of ordinary and daily products. Today we can hardly find copper works or the skilful artisans of this industry. In the present research presented as a paper, the realm of traditional metalwork, especially copper is studied. The case study in this research is the historic bazaar of Kashan city as a valuable sample. This is a field and library research (documentary and content analysis) in which the reasons for stagnation of this industry are studied and essential solutions or suggestions are presented by emphasis on the obtained information and authenticated sources.
