Glabton embroidery: the shine of gold on the fabric
Gulabton embroidery is one of the most beautiful and delicate handicrafts of Iran, in which beautiful and eye-catching designs are created on the fabric using Gulabton threads. Gulabton thread is actually a very thin wire that is wrapped around a silk thread and a layer of gold is stretched over it. With its golden shine, this art gives clothes and textiles a royal and luxurious look.
The history of Glabton embroidery
The roots of glabton embroidery go back to ancient times. This art has always been of interest throughout the history of Iran and has undergone changes in different periods according to the tastes and fashions of the day. In the past, Glabton embroidery was mostly used to decorate the clothes of nobles and gentlemen, and gradually it made its way to other layers of society.
Glabton embroidery features
- Elegance and high accuracy: Glabton embroidery requires very high skill and accuracy, and each design is sewn with elegance and patience.
- Shine and beauty: The shine of Glabton threads on the fabric gives it a unique effect.
- Variety of designs: Glabton embroidery designs are very diverse and include simple geometric designs to complex and floral designs.
- Application in various industries: In addition to clothing, Glabton embroidery is also used in decorating home textiles, making handicrafts, and even in architecture.
The steps of doing globtun embroidery - Design selection: First, the desired design is drawn on paper.
- Transferring the design to the fabric: The design is transferred to the fabric using carbon or other methods.
- Preparing the fabric: the fabric is soaked with the serish solution so that the glabton threads stick to it well.
- Glabton sewing: using needle and thread, Glabton threads are sewn on the fabric.
- Completion of the work: after finishing sewing, the work is washed and ironed.
Globton embroidery applications - Dress decoration: local dresses, wedding dresses, formal dresses and traditional robes are decorated with glabton embroidery.
- Decoration of home textiles: tablecloths, pillowcases, curtains and other home textiles are decorated with glabton embroidery.
- Making handicrafts: bags, shoes, panels and other handicrafts are produced using glabton embroidery.
The famous areas of Golabton embroidery in Iran
Glabtun embroidery is popular in many regions of Iran, but some regions are more famous because of the quality and beauty of their work. Hormozgan, Kerman, Yazd and Isfahan can be mentioned among these regions.