Ahvaz handicrafts in Iran

Ahvaz handicrafts in Iran

Ahvaz is one of the most beautiful cities in Iran which has Karun in its heart and gives it a wonderful appearance. Alongside these beautiful attractions, visiting the handicrafts of Ahvaz is not without grace. These works are a symbol of the culture and art of the people of Khuzestan showing us the civilization of this region. Among the most beautiful handicrafts in Ahvaz are carpet weaving, carving, engraving, mulberry weaving, Ababafi.
Other handicrafts in Khuzestan province include:
Mat weaving
Basket weaving
Capo Weaving
Metalworking
Carpet and rug weaving
Felt

Carpet weaving

Carpet weaving is one of the most valuable handicrafts in Ahwaz, mostly woven by rural women and girls and nomads. The carpet, like the carpet, is woven by a hanger, except that it is called a lint-free underlay. Each area has its own characteristic, the carpet woven by the Ahwaz Arab villagers is woven and woven and the color used in their textures is green, orange, pink, red, navy, white and blue. Also the designs used in them are geometric and mind-inspiring. One of the most famous woven carpets in Khuzestan province is Haftkal carpet which has stunning beauty.

Woodturning

Woodturning is the art of drawing on wood with a special tool. In Khuzestan this art is mostly done in cities like Dezful and Behbahan and you can see the beautiful works produced in both these cities and in Ahvaz. The tools needed for Woodturning are saws, drills, Woodturning machines and the wood used should be soft and damp, which is a good choice for poplar and alder wood. With this fine art, works such as furniture, cradle, decorative utensils, tableware, pots, etc. are usually made. These magnificent artifacts can be a good souvenir for relatives and friends of Ahvaz.

Etching

Engraving is one of the arts that is prevalent in different cities of Iran. This art creates decorative dishes that appeal to everyone. If we want to define the art of engraving, we can say that engraving is the art of drawing on different metals. The way to work in a hearth is by filling in a container of sawdust or bitumen mixed with ashes, drawing a pattern on it, and then hammering and stenciling on the designs, then creating areas. Fill the oven with enamel paste and place in the oven. Putting in the furnace creates a translucent colored glaze layer on the submerged portions.

Mat weaving

The basil or mat is a basin made from marshy reeds found abundantly in Khuzestan province. Mulberry tissue is a little hard and requires a lot of body force so it is woven by men. Boria is not only used as a substrate, it is sometimes used to cover the roof. This type of mat is mostly self-consuming among Khuzestan people.

Weaving clothes

Abbey weaving in Khuzestan is a traditional art dating back more than 500 years. In the past, Abbey weaving was common in cities such as Susangerd, Shush, Behbahan and Dezful, but today it is in Susangerd and Behbahan. The colors of the woven abaya in these areas are mostly black, milky, gray and brown. There are also two types of textures, one of which is woven by a thin thread that is used in summer and the second type is more dense and suitable for winter.