تحول كاربرد و تزيين در سوزن دوزي بلوچ و تركمن به شيوه سنتي و مدرن

The Social Function of Turkmen and Balooch Needlework

The handcrafts of Persia express an unparalleled image of art, industry, culture, and civilization and have touched the lives of many in social and daily activities. Persian handcraft, apart from being an applied branch of art, is a place for the nurture of cultural beliefs and creative notions of people and kinfolk. One can suppose that the major cause for the endurance of Persian handcrafts over centuries is nothing more than its usage; whether as a decorative or an exploitable item. Handcrafts bought two advantages, first, the industry that provided them with financial support by selling the items, and second, the social status; meaning that each tribe had their own design, pattern, and colors for expressing their tradition values and, moreover, for communication. Traditional sewing on fine fabrics is a major Persian handcraft; they are often created by tribal women whose talent is stemmed from their source of inspiration and delicate taste of art and bring about financial prosperity. The needlework of the women of two famous Persian tribes, Turkmen and Balooch, are examples of this art. Nowadays, this handcraft has managed to preserve its historical value and is revived by maintaining the same national and historical identity. Many magnificent and valuable needlework have entered the handcraft market. This paper hopes to shed light on the social function of this priceless handcraft of Persia. Questions answered throughout the article: 1-What are main characteristics of Balooch and Turkmen needlework? 2-What are the comparisons and contrasts between Balooch and Turkmen needlework? Aims of the article: 1-Understanding the type of decoration applied on the needlework? 2-Approaching the comparisons and contrasts of the needlework of the two tribes of Balooch and Turkmen.