Talesh kilim weaving in Iran
If you travel to the city of Talesh in the province of Gilan in Iran and you want to bring a special souvenir for one of your loved ones, kilim is the best option. In Gilan province, the two cities of Talesh and Astara are engaged in kilim weaving. Many women in these two villages have been able to work and earn a living through this art. Of course, the value of this art and hand-woven is so great that a large part of it is exported abroad.
Knitted kilims are exported to European and American countries. In addition, a large number of these kilims are exported to Russia and Azerbaijan every year. This shows that the people of the world want such art. So this souvenir has a lot of fans outside our country. It is better for us to appreciate it more.
So it doesn’t matter if you want to take the Talysh kilim as a souvenir for your friends abroad or inside. In any case, if they are interested in handicrafts, they will be welcomed.
There is a village in Anbarabad, Astara, whose main job is weaving kilims. According to statistics, about 700 carpet weavers are working in this village, and the result of their efforts in this beautiful art has made this work popular in the world. The artistry of the people of this region has caused many tourists to travel to this city and become more familiar with this beautiful art.
The value of the art of kilim weaving in this region of the northern lands of our country has been proven so much that it was necessary to reach the stage of national registration. The nationalization of this work caused the art of kilim weaving to become more popular. The export of handicrafts increases the number of tourists to the origin of that art. As a result, this issue can have a significant impact on the country’s economy.
