Naghde ; Brilliant art from the depths of Iran’s history
Naghde Embroidery is one of the most valuable and original traditional arts of Iran, which uses metal threads such as gold, silver, and plating to create delicate and beautiful designs on the fabric. This art, which is as old as the history of Iran, has always been of interest and has reached its peak of prosperity in different periods, especially during the Safavid era.
The history of coinage
The roots of cash embroidery go back to the Achaemenid era. At that time, this art was used to decorate aristocratic clothes, curtains and ornamental objects. In Islamic periods, embroidery was very popular and it was especially used to decorate Kaaba curtains.
Materials and tools used
* Metal threads: The most important element in cash embroidery is metal threads such as gold, silver, and plating, which are spun wide.
* Fabric: silk, velvet, linen, chalwar and wool fabrics are among the fabrics used for embroidery.
* Needle: special sewing needles of different sizes are used for sewing silver embroidery.
* Design: Embroidery designs are very diverse and usually include wild vase, cypress, tree, flower and chicken, betejakeh, slimy and five, six, eight and twelve point stars.
Unique features of cashing
* Shine and beauty: the use of metallic threads gives a bright and beautiful effect to the embroidery works.
* Elegance and precision: embroidery requires very high precision and delicacy, because each stitch must be done with precision and elegance because of the use of high-quality materials and strong stitching, because of the artistic and historical value, they also have a high economic value.
Applications of cashing
* Garment decoration: aristocratic, formal and ceremonial clothes are among the clothes that are decorated with embroidery.
* Decoration of home textiles: tablecloths, pillowcases, curtains and other home textiles are also decorated using Naghde embroidery.
* Creating art panels: Artists create very beautiful art panels using embroidery techniques.
The importance of preserving and reviving the title of one of the most valuable cultural heritages of Iran is very important. Preservation and revival of this art can help the following goals:
* Preservation of cultural identity: embroidery is a part of Iran’s cultural identity and preserving it means preserving a part of the history and culture of this land.
* Creating employment: training and developing the art of embroidery can help create employment for women and girls.
* Development of the tourism industry: embroidery products can be used as souvenirs and handicrafts in the tourism industry.
In general, embroidery is an original and valuable art that creates unique works by combining art and metalwork. By supporting the artists and artisans of this field, we can help preserve and develop this valuable art.