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Balochi Needlework
Balochi needlework (also known as Balochi embroidery; ) is a type of Balochi handicrafts, Balochi handicraft made by the Baloch people. It is considered a heritage art, has been recognized by UNESCO, and it sells internationally. The Baloch people are native to the Balochistan region of South Asia, South and Western Asia, encompassing the countries of Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. History The Baloch people are from the Pakistani province of Balochistan, Pakistan, Balochistan; the Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan; and the Balochistan, Afghanistan, southern areas of Afghanistan, including Nimruz Province, Nimruz, Helmand Province, Helmand and Kandahar Province, Kandahar provinces. The exact history of Balochi needlework is unknown. One theory is Balochi needlework originated from Mehrgarh (in modern-day Pakistan), a Neolithic site and culture. Another theory is it was brought from the migration of the Slavs to Balochistan approximately 200 years before the founding ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balochi Handicrafts
Balochi handicrafts are handicraft or handmade crafted works originating from Baloch people. Baloch handicrafts is not merely a craft; it serves as a means of cultural identity and expression. Each design often carries symbolic meanings related to Baloch traditions and beliefs. Handicrafts are part of Balochi Culture, Baloch culture and play an important role in the family economy, as an occupation that is particularly prevalent among Baloch nomads. Women often engage in these handicrafts to support their families, especially in rural areas where educational and employment opportunities may be limited. The tradition of crafting these items is passed down through generations, preserving the cultural heritage of the Baloch community. Needlework Balochi needlework is a rich and intricate art form that reflects the cultural heritage of the Baloch people. It utilizes various needlework techniques to create stunning patterns and designs, often incorporating vibrant colors and unique ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Huffington Post
''HuffPost'' (''The Huffington Post'' until 2017, itself often abbreviated as ''HPo'') is an American progressive news website, with localized and international editions. The site offers news, satire, blogs, and original content, and covers politics, business, entertainment, environment, technology, popular media, lifestyle, culture, comedy, healthy eating, young women's interests, and local news featuring columnists. It was created to provide a progressive alternative to conservative news websites such as the Drudge Report. The site contains its own content and user-generated content via video blogging, audio, and photo. In 2012, the website became the first commercially run United States digital media enterprise to win a Pulitzer Prize. Founded by Arianna Huffington, Andrew Breitbart, Kenneth Lerer, and Jonah Peretti, the site was launched on May 9, 2005, as a counterpart to the Drudge Report. In March 2011, it was acquired by AOL for US$315 million, with Arianna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balochi Clothing
Baloch traditional clothing ( Balochi:) is a historical and contemporary aspect of Baloch heritage and deep association between the traditional dress and Baloch ethnic identity. The clothing of the Baloch people consists of various styles of kameez and shalwar, turban, shoes and head scarfs. Balochi embroidery decorations on dresses is a tradition in Baloch culture including Balochi cap, jackets, belts, ladies purse, shoulder bags, and many other items. Background Dress code and personal upkeeping are among the cultural values, which distinguish a Baloch from others. The Baloch dress and personal upkeeping very much resemble the Parthian ways. Surprisingly, no significant changes can be observed in the Balochi dress since the ancient times. Baloch clothing is derived from Parthian clothing, especially Baloch men's pants are very wide like Parthian pants, but narrow near the hem or hem, and twisting causes folds in it. The Baloch have worn their traditional clothing since ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shahbanu
''Shahbanu'' (, ) was a title for empress regnant or empress consort in Persian and other Iranian languages. The title was specifically used by Farah Pahlavi, the wife of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran ( Persia). During Sassanid times, the principal queen was titled '' banbishnan banbishn'' ("Queen of Queens") analogous to the emperor's title '' shahanshah'' (lit. "King of Kings") to distinguish her from the other queens in the royal household. Farah Pahlavi sometimes continues to be referred to as ''Shahbanu'', as is customarily done internationally for titleholders associated with abolished monarchies, but the title is no longer valid in Iran. According to the Persian Constitution of 1906, Yasmine Pahlavi would currently hold this title. See also * Shah Shāh (; ) is a royal title meaning "king" in the Persian language.Yarshater, Ehsa, ''Iranian Studies'', vol. XXII, no. 1 (1989) Though chiefly associated with the monarchs of Iran, it was al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahtab Norouzi
Mahtab Norouzi (, c. 1934 – 14 July 2012) was an Iranian Balochi master artisan in traditional Balochi needlework and embroidery. Biography Mahtab Norouzi (English: ''New Year Moonlight'') was born circa 1934 and lived in the small village of Qasemabad, Bampur in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. She had learned to do the traditional Balochi embroidery from her mother, starting at age 15. She never married and lived alone, but she taught all the children in the village her crafting skills. She worked for nearly 50 years, creating various textiles. The art of traditional Iranian needlework was largely forgotten until the early 1960s. Norouzi, amongst other artisans, was supported by Mehr Monir Jahanbani, who discovered the art of Balochi needlework and introduced it to the fashion world. In 2007, Norouzi was honored with the title of one of the "Forgotten Treasures of Iranian Art" by the Iranian Academy of the Arts, which had named only thirteen people with this title. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farah Pahlavi
Farah Pahlavi (; []; born 14 October 1938) is the former Queen and last Empress () of Pahlavi Iran and is the third wife and widow of the last List of monarchs of Iran, Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. She was born into a prosperous Iranian family whose fortunes were diminished after her father's early death. While studying architecture in Paris, she was introduced to the Shah at the List of diplomatic missions of Iran, Iranian embassy, and they were married in December 1959. The Shah's first two marriages had not produced a son—necessary for Order of succession#Monarchies and nobility, royal succession—resulting in great rejoicing at the birth of Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran, Crown Prince Reza in October of the following year. As a philanthropist, she advanced the welfare of Iranian civil society through the establishment of charities, and founded Iran's Shiraz University, Iran's first American-style university, increasing the number of women students. She also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keyvan Khosrovani
Keyvan Khosrovani (born 1938; ) is an Iranian architect, lighting designer, fashion designer and couturier. He was born in Tehran, and resides in Paris since 1978. He served as the fashion designer for Shahbanu Farah Pahlavi in the 1970s, and founded the Farah Pahlavi Foundation. Early life and education Keyvan Khosrovani was born in 1938, in Tehran, Imperial State of Iran (now Iran). He identifies as gay. His father was Lt. Gen. Morteza Khosravani, the head of the judicial department of the Imperial Iranian Army. His paternal uncles included Lt. Gen. Parviz Khosravani, the commander of the Gendarmerie in Iran; Attaullah Khosravani, who was first in charge of the Ministry of Labor and then the Ministry of Interior; and the third uncle, Khosrow Khosravani, was Iran's ambassador to the United States. He began his architectural studies in 1957, at the University of California, Berkeley in the United States. After a year, he returned to Iran. In 1962, he completed his master's d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mehr Monir Jahanbani
Mehr Monir Jahanbani (April 16, 1926 – August 7, 2018; ; also known as Mehr-Monir Jahanbani, Mehrmonir Djahanbani, and Nini Jahanbani) was an Iranian textile and fashion designer as well as visual artist. She played a significant role in supporting, promoting and modernizing the traditional Iranian embroidery and needlework, especially from the Baluchistan region. She had a boutique in Iran named "Nini". Biography Mehr Monir Jahanbani was born on April 16, 1926, in Tehran, Pahlavi Iran (now Iran) into a noble family. She was the daughter of General Amanullah Jahanbani and his Russian wife, Helen Kasminsky, who belonged to the aristocracy of Saint Petersburg.A Glance at the Life of Mehrmonir Jahanbani; M. Tehrani; '' Bukhara Magazine'', Farvardin and Ordibehesht 1398 - Issue 13; ''Loving Embroideries'' Her paternal grandfather was a descendant of Prince Seyfollah Mirza, the son of Fath-Ali Shah Qajar. Consequently, upon her birth, Mehr Monir was given the title "H.H. Shahz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balochi Clothing
Baloch traditional clothing ( Balochi:) is a historical and contemporary aspect of Baloch heritage and deep association between the traditional dress and Baloch ethnic identity. The clothing of the Baloch people consists of various styles of kameez and shalwar, turban, shoes and head scarfs. Balochi embroidery decorations on dresses is a tradition in Baloch culture including Balochi cap, jackets, belts, ladies purse, shoulder bags, and many other items. Background Dress code and personal upkeeping are among the cultural values, which distinguish a Baloch from others. The Baloch dress and personal upkeeping very much resemble the Parthian ways. Surprisingly, no significant changes can be observed in the Balochi dress since the ancient times. Baloch clothing is derived from Parthian clothing, especially Baloch men's pants are very wide like Parthian pants, but narrow near the hem or hem, and twisting causes folds in it. The Baloch have worn their traditional clothing since ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shisha (embroidery)
Shisheh or abhla bharat embroidery ( Persian شيشه; Hindi: आभला भरत, ā''bhala bharat''; Gujarati: આભલા ભરત), or mirror-work, is a type of embroidery which attaches small pieces of mirrors or reflective metal to fabric. Mirror embroidery is common throughout Asia, and today can be found in the traditional embroidery of the Indian subcontinent, Afghanistan, China, and Indonesia. History Shisha embroidery originated in the 17th century in India. People in lower classes mimicked the jeweled garments of the wealthy by decorating fabric with silver beetles' wings and chips of mica. When a process for manufacturing tiny mirror discs was developed during the Mughal Empire, these tiny mirrors or ''shisha'' were swiftly adopted for fabric embellishment. Contemporary shisha work typically makes use of mass-produced, machine-cut glass shisha with a silvered backing. Today most craft stores in the South Asia carry small mirrors purchasable for use in embroid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rushnyk
A rushnyk or rushnik ( ; ; ; ) is a decorative and ritual cloth. Made of linen or cotton it usually represents woven or embroidered designs, symbols and cryptograms of the ancient world. They have been used in sacred East Slavic rituals, religious services and ceremonial events such as weddings and funerals. Each region has its own designs and patterns with hidden meaning, passed down from generation to generation and studied by ethnographers. There are many rushnyk collections in ethnographic museums. In Ukraine, the Rushnyk Museum is located in Pereiaslav, Ukraine as part of The Museum of Folk Architecture and Way of Life of Central Naddniprianshchyna. A Russian rushnik collection is housed at the Hermitage Museum. Meaning The rectangular shape of the fabric indicates a life's journey and the ornamentation captures the cultural ancestral memory of the region. The material used is either linen or hemp. The act of spinning thread and the process of weaving linen embodies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islam
Islam is an Abrahamic religions, Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the Quran, and the teachings of Muhammad. Adherents of Islam are called Muslims, who are estimated to number Islam by country, 2 billion worldwide and are the world's Major religious groups, second-largest religious population after Christians. Muslims believe that Islam is the complete and universal version of a Fitra, primordial faith that was revealed many times through earlier Prophets and messengers in Islam, prophets and messengers, including Adam in Islam, Adam, Noah in Islam, Noah, Abraham in Islam, Abraham, Moses in Islam, Moses, and Jesus in Islam, Jesus. Muslims consider the Quran to be the verbatim word of God in Islam, God and the unaltered, final revelation. Alongside the Quran, Muslims also believe in previous Islamic holy books, revelations, such as the Torah in Islam, Tawrat (the Torah), the Zabur (Psalms), and the Gospel in Islam, Injil (Gospel). They believe that Muhammad in Islam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
