Narration of color and suffering in the weave of art by the women of Sistan and Baluchistan

A number of women artisans of Sistan and Baluchistan complained about the lack of cooperation and interaction of some departments and organizations regarding the use of handicrafts as gifts in the meetings and demanded support for the artisans.

Handicrafts of Sistan and Baluchistan are one of the most original and prominent handicrafts of Iran and the world, and it is as old as history. In this respect, it has always been of interest to the people of Iran and the world, including needlework, pottery, mat weaving, coin embroidery, goldsmithing. Carpet and rug weaving is one of the most important handicrafts of women in this province.

Needlework is a very beautiful and valuable art and is considered one of the most original and attractive handicrafts of the country and its origin is Sistan and Baluchistan and Iranshahr city.

The art, which was once only used to adorn the traditional clothing of Baloch women, today has received the UNESCO seal of authenticity. Because with the international registration of the art of needlework in Iranshahr, many job opportunities were provided for the people of this city, and now this art is considered as one of the ways of livelihood in most villages of Sistan and Baluchistan.

Among the various types of handicrafts, artists and artisans in the field of needlework in the shade of love and interest and patiently engrave their charming and dreamy designs on fabric with thread and needle and love their art from the heart and soul. show

Undoubtedly, Balochistan needlework should be considered as one of the most original and interesting handicrafts of the country, because this art is one of the most delicate handicrafts of Iran, during which all or most of the fabric is covered with colorful stitches. Iranshahr is one of the most important cities of Sistan. And Balochistan is in the field of arts and crafts, which was called Pehra in the old days.

The existence of many sightseeing places in this city, such as Nasireh Castle, Bampur Castle, Bazman Hot Water, Bostan Recreational Complex and Nakhlestan Complex, has made Iranshahr one of the most important areas of the province in terms of tourism indicators.

The art of needlework is the main art of Iranshahr, which shows the high taste and talent of the women of this city, that is why this city has been chosen as the national city of needlework in Iran.

Although the art of needlework in its special sense is popular among the women of the cities and villages of Sistan and Baluchistan, the quality of needlework and the common techniques used by the artists of this city have led to the selection of Iranshahr as the national city of needlework.

The most important centers of needlework production in Sistan and Baluchistan are Speke, Haridak, Kopech, Pip, Mete Seng, Chanaf, Mohant, I Rendgan, Qasim Abad, Gesht, Soran, Kaleh Gan, Bampur, Ismail Abad and Zahedan.

Today, the art of needlework has a very high rank and position among the artistic and traditional industries of the country.

Development of handicrafts with the support of the authorities

Fariba Khobani is one of the women entrepreneurs of Zahedan who, besides keeping handicrafts alive, has created employment for many people. He, who designs with interest and elegance, displays these designs and roles with love.

In an interview with IRNA reporter, he added: Since I was very interested in artistic activities, I turned to needlework, macrame weaving, coin embroidery, cream embroidery, and drawing on canvas, and I decided to choose my type of activity in such a way as to generate income. also have

This entrepreneur continued: In this field, by training more than 100 female heads of households and women interested in these fine arts, employment was provided for them, and in this way they earn a living and spend their lives.

He emphasized: Home businesses do not require a lot of capital and financial resources, but by empowering people and providing free training, we can support them and provide them with employment.

Khobani added: I have been continuing this activity in the outskirts of Zahedan in the form of jihadi groups for about 13 years now.

This entrepreneurial lady asked the trustees to set up an exhibition to support the artisans in handicraft fields and said: In addition to introducing the handicrafts and arts of the women of this region, this has also helped in the prosperity of their sales market and doubled the motivation of people to work. he does.

Continuing to support artisans with the aim of boosting production and employment

Soheila Sarani, another needlewoman entrepreneur in Hirmand city, said: By providing the necessary training to those interested in this art, employment was provided for more than 10 people.

He said: Artists and entrepreneurs need serious support from the authorities to sell their products, considering that they do not have a suitable market.

This entrepreneurial lady said: if different departments, organizations and institutions prepare their gifts in holding various ceremonies from the art of artisans of Sistan and Baluchistan, in addition to doing cultural work and introducing these works to the whole world, in line with the prosperity of the sales market and They have taken steps to eliminate unemployment in the province.

He considered the amount of profit of the product to the amount of its sale and added: productions such as needlework, coin embroidery, cream embroidery panels, making the traditional boat of the Hamoun inhabitants called Totun, women’s bracelets and the burnt city animation cup can be the most important art of women’s hands in the north. He knew Sistan and Baluchistan.

Sarani emphasized: Certainly, the support of the authorities to the industrialists can be a factor in increasing the employment statistics so that people with more motivation can move in this direction.

Work from the artist and profit in the pocket of the dealer

In an interview with IRNA reporter, another top entrepreneur stated: He has participated in technical and professional training courses since 1976, and since 1984, with a management and coaching certificate, he has been cooperating with the Department of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism. I started designing and producing coin embroidery, khamek embroidery, needle embroidery.

Fatemeh Lotfi said: I am currently a rural entrepreneur and a supporter of handicrafts in Zahedan and I have a workshop in Manzilab village, where more than 25 people work directly.

This top entrepreneur from Zahedani continued: The most hard work is done by the tailors who work with their heart and soul and spend hours to create beautiful art, but unfortunately, the most profit goes to the dealers.

He clarified: If public and private organizations and companies buy directly from us, we will have less problems and the hands of dealers will also be reduced from this market.

Lotfi also said about the sale of products inside the province: In Sistan and Baluchistan, there is not much acceptance for selling products, in this regard, the cultural heritage should provide facilities to the artists of the province and set up permanent bazaars so that we can sell our products. And other departments also buy these works for their gifts.

Supporting artisans by setting up exhibitions

Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Sistan and Baluchistan, stating that the handicrafts of the province are known in the world and has its own loyal customers, added: One of the most beautiful arts of the people of this land is needlework, which is one of the most original and beautiful handicrafts in the country. It is counted and with the help of the capable hands and creative thinking of Baloch and Sistani women artists, it becomes eternal in the field of fabric, so that the people of the world know this region of the country as the art of needlework.

Alireza Jalalzaei, in an interview with IRNA reporter, pointed out that the art of needlework and cream embroidery, especially needlework, is famous in the world and continued: Baloch needlework has a lot to say as one of the most beautiful and elegant needlework. , we are looking to introduce these fine arts to everyone by holding domestic and foreign festivals and exhibitions and the presence of artisans in these exhibitions in addition to helping them generate income and financial livelihood.

He said: One of these capacities, which can play a very key role in the sustainable development of Sistan and Baluchistan, is to look at small activities, including handicraft activities in the province, activities that can provide support with very good and favorable backgrounds. that each of these supporters accompany some people and then create capacity for production works.

Countries such as India, Persian Gulf countries and the Far East also demand the presence of Sistan and Baluchistan artisans in the exhibitions they hold.

Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Sistan and Baluchistan, stating that other countries such as India and countries bordering the Persian Gulf and the Far East also request the presence of artisans from Sistan and Baluchistan in the exhibitions they hold, he added: “We are looking for it with Some of these non-governmental organizations and organizations such as UNIDO can provide the capacity for artisans to create new and more creative designs after training and raising the level of awareness and insight so that this valuable art can be used by those who want to use it. be remembered

He stated that the target market for handicrafts such as coin embroidery, cream embroidery and needlework is from all over the world and has its own customers, he continued: Tastes and interests are influential in the marketing discussion, in this regard, holding domestic and foreign exhibitions. It helps to promote the employment of artists and it is uplifting for artists and effective in their economic development and employment.

This responsible official stated: No matter how much is advertised for handicrafts exhibitions, it is still not enough and we hope that interactions between institutions will expand in this field, because the field of handicrafts has different sectors and special diversity, and we will definitely continue holding exhibitions. We believe that as the artisans move stronger and richer in this field and create new designs and ideas and enter the market, in addition to the benefits it has for them, it will lead to prosperity in the production of handicraft products in the province.