The art of chapari weaving: a legacy of Mazandaran traditional weaving
Chapari weaving is one of the most valuable traditional textile arts of Iran, which is rooted in the rich culture of Mazandaran province. Chapari is a hand-woven fabric with cotton thread and woolen weft, which was produced with a Duvardi weaving machine and was used in the past to produce local clothes in Mazandaran.
History and geographic distribution
Chapari weaving has a long history in Mazandaran province and is known as one of the native handicrafts of this region. Mazandarani women weave chapari using simple and traditional machines and use it to sew clothes such as pants, shirts, vests, etc.
Raw materials and tools used
The main raw materials for chapari tissue are:
Thread: cotton thread
Weave: wool
The main tool of this art is the Duvardi weaving machine, which is used to weave warp and weft threads together.
Chapari production steps
Chapari production includes the following steps:
Yarn preparation: cotton and wool yarns are washed and ready for weaving.
Weaving: Long threads (warp) are stretched on the loom.
Weaving: Using a comb and a mako, transverse threads (weft) are woven on the chelae.
Dewatering and drying: After finishing weaving, chapari is washed and spread out to dry.
Chapari features
High resistance: Chapari is very resistant and durable due to its wool material and strong texture.
Simplicity of design: Chapari designs are usually simple and geometric.
Variety of colors: Natural and chemical dyes are used to dye wool.
Chapari applications
In the past, chapari was mainly used for sewing Mazandarani local clothes. Even today, chapari is used to produce handicraft products such as bags, cushions, panels, etc.