The art of bag weaving: a legacy of Iranian traditions
Bag weaving is one of the traditional handicrafts of Iran, which is rooted in the rich culture and history of this land. Bath bags, which were once used as an essential tool for personal hygiene, are now known as a symbol of Iranian art and culture.
History and use of the bath bag
In the past, bag weaving was popular in many regions of Iran, and each region produced bags with special and distinctive designs and colors according to the available raw materials and its native culture. Bath bags were usually woven from wool or cotton and decorated with geometric, plant or animal designs.
Raw materials and production process
The main raw materials for weaving a bath bag are:
Wool: It is one of the most common raw materials for weaving a bath bag. The wool is dyed and then woven.
Cotton thread: Cotton thread was also used to weave bath bags.
The production process of bath bags includes the following steps:
Preparation of raw materials: wool or cotton yarn is washed, cleaned and then spun.
Dyeing: The spun wool is dyed with natural or chemical dyes.
Weaving: Long threads are stretched on the weaving loom.
Weaving: Using a comb and a mako, transverse threads are woven on the threads and the desired design is created.
Sewing and decoration: After the weaving is finished, the bag is sewn and decorated with tassels, coins or beads.
Designs and roles
Bath bag designs are very diverse and complex. These designs are usually inspired by nature, religious symbols, slim lines and geometric shapes. Some of the most common designs include:
Geometric designs: square, rhombus, triangle, cross, etc.
Plant designs: flowers, bushes, leaves and trees
Animal designs: birds, fish and other animals
Slime designs: complex and intertwined designs
Today’s applications of the bathroom bag
Nowadays, bathroom bags are more decorative and are used as bags, wallets, key chains, etc. Also, bathroom bags are also used in interior decoration.