Handmade carpets from Arshaq village decorate European houses
Zahir Nouri, the mayor of Arshaq, said: Currently, Arshaq hand-woven carpets have decorated European houses, and out of 10 registered carpets in Ardabil, 3 are related to the Arshagh section of Meshginshahr.
Zahir Nouri stated: The art of handmade carpets has a very high status in Arshagh area of Meshginshahr city and now in urban and rural areas of Arshagh section of Meshginshahr city, artists are engaged in producing handmade carpets with memorable designs and maps. It is well-known in general and in particular.
Noting that the handmade carpets of Arshaqi artists have been displayed in international exhibitions, including Germany, he said: Arshagh zealous men and women have extraordinary skills in the production of handmade carpets. European houses have opened, and the handmade carpets of the Arshaq section have a special place among the people of European countries.
The mayor of Arshaq said that the art of weaving carpets in the Arshaq section has been not only an art but also a very suitable job among the people of this region since ancient times, adding: Rather, they consider this very beautiful and traditional art as a job and look at it as a source of income.
From young children, young and old to men and women, art lovers have great skills in producing all kinds of handmade carpet designs, and the designs and designs of handmade Arshaq carpets will dazzle every viewer, and there is a double beauty in the art of handmade carpet art.
Although the artists of handmade carpets in Ardabil province, especially in Arshagh Meshginshahr area, face various destructions and problems and spend their days and nights to produce and present beautiful art, but with the completion of work and carpet production, the hardships and sufferings of these zealous artists are forgotten and maybe It can be said that the difficulties of this art will be doubled after the completion of the work, but these artists are still waiting for the government’s capable groups, maybe Faraji will be achieved.
I have been making handmade carpets at home for more than 70 years, and the only way to make a living is to produce carpets, said a veteran carpet weaver. Until now, with the lack of sufficient support from provincial officials, the art of handmade carpet production has remained out of sight not only in the Arshaq region but also in different parts of Ardabil province. Introducing and identifying the pure art of handmade carpets in Ardabil province in the world.
Artists who have spent day and night making beautiful designs from the pure culture of Ardabil, and after finishing a beautiful role in weaving Raj to Raj, have been busy with this love with the utmost love and affection. And more than ever, they are engaged in the construction and association of their art, which is embedded in their hearts in the form of a deep interest.