What are the best famous handicrafts in Tabriz?
In Tabriz, in addition to delicious handicrafts, artists are also considered as souvenirs of this city. Tabriz carpet with its world-famous reputation is at the forefront of these arts. Tabriz leather is also very famous due to its excellent quality. Other famous handicrafts of Tabriz that can be selected as souvenirs are;
Tabriz carpets and rugs
Carpet weaving and carpet weaving in East Azarbaijan province date back to the patriarchal and Seljuk eras. But the culmination of this art was during the Safavid and Timurid eras, when Tabriz is now world famous in the carpet weaving industry. In Safavid designs such as bush, flower, rug, bergamot, etc. were used. The role of Abbasi flower is the most famous and beautiful designs of carpets that are still used in many carpets. A new and interesting idea can be seen in Tabriz carpets, it is carpet leather that has become very famous. In these carpets, leather, varnish and carpet have been combined, which are used as decorative underlays, etc. in the interior architecture of today’s houses.
Woodcarving
Tabriz can be considered as an active city in this field due to having many skilled and skilled masters in the field of inlay. This art has been used even in the historical monuments of Tabriz. A delicate and laborious art that is very beautiful and valuable.
Etching
Engraving is the art of carving, engraving on metal utensils such as gold, copper, silver, and brass. This valuable art dates back to the Sites and Scythians. In general, engraving in Iran is done in two styles, Tabrizi and Isfahani. In Tabriz, the movement and pressure of the wrist and in the Isfahani style, hammering is used. For this reason, Tabriz engravings have a smooth, shallow and delicate surface. So engraving Tabriz can be the most exquisite souvenir of Tabriz.
Varni weaving
Knitting verni is one of the unique handicrafts of Tabriz. This handicraft is woven by nomadic women. Verni is like a carpet without lint or a one-sided kilim. This unique art dates back to hundreds of years ago. Areas such as Ahar and Arasbaran have the most weavers in Verni.
Tabriz leather
Tabriz leather is known in the world and many manufacturers cooperate with foreign companies.
Klim weaving in Tabriz
Klim weaving is one of the traditional and old handicrafts of Tabriz and the region of Azerbaijan. Sheep, goat’s hair and silk are used to make kilims. Shahsoun kilim is the most famous kilim in Tabriz, in which prominent and large paintings with narrow stripes are used.
pottery and ceramics
Tabriz is one of the active cities for producing pottery and ceramics in Iran. The quality of Tabriz pottery is well-known and can be a good souvenir for your loved ones.