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Sistan embroidery is a type of needlework often used to decorate clothing along the chest and the cuffs, from the Sistan and Baluchestan Province of
Sistan embroidery is a type of needlework often used to decorate clothing along the chest and the cuffs, from the Sistan and Baluchestan Province of Iran
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also called Persia, is a country located in Western Asia. It is bordered by Iraq and Turkey to the west, by Azerbaijan and Armenia to the northwest, by the Caspian Sea and Turkm ...
. Additionally this needlework can be found on tablecloths, rugs, cushions, bedspreads, and wedding tables.
About
This is an ancient handicraft that has been traced as far back as 5th-century BC, from theScythians
The Scythians or Scyths, and sometimes also referred to as the Classical Scythians and the Pontic Scythians, were an ancient Eastern
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. In the Sistan region clothing historically has been created using fabric in shades of white and cream for both genders, in order to reflect light; and traditionally on women's clothing the embroidery was black, and on men's clothing the embroidery was cream. The thread used was often silk, in order to form geometric and linear motifs.
Khameh is a related craft which is made using raw-colored fabric and a white silk embroidery.
See also
*Balochi needlework
Balochi needlework (also known as Balochi embroidery) is a type of handicraft made by the Baloch people. It is considered a heritage art, has been recognized by UNESCO, and it sells internationally.
History
The Baloch people are from the Paki ...
* Iranian handicrafts
References
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