What are the best handicrafts in Tehran province?
In terms of economic and social situation, Tehran province is the focus of many economic activities in the country, and in the meantime, it has not been without the fields of handicrafts and traditional arts, and since the Qajar period, due to its location as the capital of Iran. Nowadays, government officials and men in many fields of handicrafts have moved to this city, which has continued to this day and has become part of the province’s indigenous activities. It can be said that due to the attractiveness of the province and livelihood problems in other parts of the country, many people have migrated to this province and along with them have transferred their abilities and handicrafts to their previous place of residence. A number of handicrafts and consumer market concentrations (domestic and foreign) have created a good place for the talented talents of the artists of this art-industry. Under the skin of this big and crowded city, due to the anomalies in it. And the prosperity of this type of activity in modern and fast-paced life of the present age indicates the esoteric tendency of man to beauty and its creation through the construction of practical and everyday tools of life using a variety of handicraft techniques.
Glass cutting and glassmaking in Tehran
One of the oldest and most traditional handicrafts in Tehran is the art of glassmaking, glass cutting and painting on glass. This unique art is nearly 2,000 years old and has a rich history and origins. The art in which glassware can be made with the help of molten glass dough is called glassware. In this industry, other side activities such as glass mosaic and glass welding are also done, which can be purchased as souvenirs of Tehran from its markets.
Pottery for sale in the capital of Tehran
Making pottery products and the art of pottery is one of the common activities in most cities and provinces of Iran, which is also done in Tehran. One of the best features of Tehran pottery is the use of high quality clay in making pottery. If you are interested in such dishes, you can buy them from Tehran’s shops as souvenirs and gifts for your friends and acquaintances.
Rudozi as a handicraft in Tehran
The art of hand-sewing to create beautiful designs on simple fabrics is called ruduzi. This artwork uses special needles called embroidery and bitcoin. Rudozi art has a long history in Tehran, but there are fewer works of this art in today’s society.
Jajim weaving in Tehran
Nomads of Tehran live in Firooz Kooh area of Tehran. Due to the favorable weather conditions, this area has provided livestock for the nomadic population. So that local artists weave jajim with high quality wool. People interested in knitting can give Jajim as a souvenir of Tehran to their acquaintances.
What is Batik Printing in Tehran?
The art of printing on a variety of batik printing fabrics is said to be common in the cities of Tabriz, Tehran and Osko. In this printing, with the help of various molds, different designs are printed on fabrics. It also uses natural colors such as turmeric, radish, sparkle and pomegranate. However, due to the situation of Tehran’s handicrafts, these souvenirs are rarely found at present.
Verni weaving in Tehran (capital of Iran)
A combination of carpet and kilim whose use is upholstered is called verni. Ahar city in East Azarbaijan province is the most important and famous region of Verni weaving in Iran. But because this art is popular among most nomads in Tehran, it is also known as handicrafts.