Zahedan Handicrafts Iran

Zahedan Handicrafts Iran

The handicrafts of Zahedan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran are very old due to historical evidence such as that seen in burnt city and have strong roots in this area. After agriculture and livestock, one of the ways to earn a living for the people of this area is to make crafts that many people are making these valuable industries. In addition to making money from these industries, it is sometimes done for the personal use of artists and to show interest in their art. The most important handicrafts in Sistan and Baluchestan province are mosaic, needlework and resin.
Handicrafts of Sistan and Baluchestan Province:
Weaving Rug
Carpet weaving
Weaving tent
Weaving table
Weaving mat
Financial wax
Embroidery Coin
Pottery
Woodcut
Sealing

Needlework

One of Zahedan’s oldest crafts is needlework. In this art, Baluchi’s artistic and delicate women turn a simple fabric into a beautiful and exquisite work. These fabrics are used in making clothes, bedding, cushions, desktops and more. And seeing each of them excite domestic and even foreign tourists and provide them as souvenirs from Zahedan. Needlework art flourishes in the cities of Zahedan, Zakah, Sarbaz and Iranshahr.

Gaz weaving

Gaz weaving is one of the common arts in Sistan Baluchistan province due to the presence of Gaz trees and shrubs that are abundant in the area. For the texture of mats of these dried woods, they are first put in water to be flexible and then made into baskets in various shapes. These woven baskets of Gaz can be made as souvenirs from Zahedan.

Mosaic work

Another handicraft in Zahedan is mosaic work. Mosaic is an art that is performed in many cities of Iran. Sistani artists are also involved in this fine art. Sistan province is one of the first mosaic birth sites, according to historical evidence from the burned city. Engraved objects have many fans. Among the mosaic works that are seen in Zahedan, we can mention cane, hookah and …