What are the best handicrafts in Bushehr province?
From time immemorial, one of the most important sources of income in rural communities has been the construction of rural handicrafts. In Bushehr province, handicrafts have played a decisive and important role in the lives of villagers due to limited agricultural resources. The villagers have always tried to make tools and products from natural and available blessings to help them earn a living. In fact, making handicrafts, along with fishing, has been one of the main ways of earning a living for the people of this area throughout history.
Lunge and boating
It is one of the oldest handicrafts in Bushehr, which dates back to the Afshari period.
Gregorian weaving
Gregor is a type of metal fishing net. Most fishermen initially made their wolves with Indian and Chinese wood. But today, the wolf is woven with a galvanized metal wire in the shape of a hemisphere and its weaving is done by men. With the help of Gregor, whose height varies between 1 and 3 meters, fish can be caught alive and with the least damage. Genaveh, Deylam, Deir and Kangan are important cities for Gregor production.
Pottery in Bushehr
Keeping water cool due to hot weather is an important issue with private appliances. That is why pottery jars are made in Bushehr.
Wicker weaving from Bushehr handicrafts
Due to the abundance of leaves and fibers of palm trees and car plants in swamps and salt marshes, mat weaving is one of the important arts in this province. Bushehr wicker products include Toyzeh, Mokhraf, Kolah, Badbazan, Zirdaghi, Kapo, Basket, and are mostly produced in Dashti, Genaveh, Dashistan and Kangan counties.
Ababafi in Bushehr
Camel cloak is one of the popular souvenirs of Bushehr province. This robe is very expensive and is produced in a limited way. Ababafi is dependent on wool and is nearly 500 years old.
Gabbeh and kilim weaving
Bushehr’s Gabbeh and kilim are famous and have a global reputation. Rural kilims are more durable than goat hair and have a high durability, but the fabric is made of wool. It’s time to knit a winter rug.