When the Russians buy Iranian kilims
Elham Karimipoor is one of the exemplary entrepreneurs and pioneers of the resistance economy in Isfahan province. He is 40 years old and has a bachelor’s degree in educational sciences, but his career path has shifted to the art industry, where he has developed an interest in adolescence and youth.
This Isfahani entrepreneur says about his presence in this field: The story started from here that my colleague went on leave and I became his successor. We didn’t even have a rejection course, which led me to take a step in the right direction, so I took coaching classes and got the certification I needed.
He continues: “Since 2000, I started the kilim field, textile and food industries from a technical and professional point of view, and began teaching. We worked with a group of women who left Qashqai. When I saw the art of their hands, I realized kilim, only Not what we weave, many interesting and varied methods can be used with a variety of knots to create new works and arts.
The Isfahani entrepreneur says: “I also used new methods and innovations and weaved different decorative products, for example, I combined yarn and fluffy yarn, decorations that can be seen in exhibitions and traditional places, including these products.” Is.
The productions of this Isfahani artist have always been of interest to foreign tourists. She says: “Our productions are suitable for sale to tourists, because there is a lot of variety and it is an original and traditional art that is not seen anywhere else except in Iran, so it is always.” Tourists prepare these items.
Karimipour also talks about the problems he faces and says: “Unfortunately, because I am a tenant, I have no space to do so. I started my job without training and I am very willing to do it, even many women who do it.” They were unable to continue due to lack of work space.
He continues: “I didn’t have the capital at the beginning, I started with the help of my brother and he supported me. It’s interesting to know that I sent some products to Georgia, but because they weren’t in a good financial position, some Russians didn’t buy them.” They were attracted to these products and bought them, and now they call us every time and send us photos to produce and send to them.
“The Russians’ interest in buying our art shows that we can be exporters, but unfortunately we don’t have a place to do that. I want to have a big workshop and gather all the active kids to come up with ideas,” she said. , Train and produce, but unfortunately I don’t have the conditions to do so because I need support.
He continues: “If the relevant agencies support us to organize our activities, many capable and talented people will be employed, many women in all parts of this city and province have good artistic ideas that should be used, we hope the authorities.” Pay attention to this important issue to provide the minimum facilities for our work and activities.
