Sistan black embroidery: a lasting and delicate art
Sistan black embroidery is one of the most valuable handicrafts of Iran, which is rooted in the rich history and culture of this region. This delicate and eye-catching art is a combination of simple and repetitive geometric designs, usually stitched on white fabrics using black thread.
The history and characteristics of black embroidery in Sistan
Black embroidery in Sistan has a long history and is rooted in the beliefs and customs of the people of this region. Sistani women used black needle and thread to sew beautiful designs on their clothes and other items used in daily life.
- Designs: Sistan’s black embroidery designs often include simple geometric shapes such as squares, rhombuses, triangles, and straight lines, which are sewn on the fabric in parallel and repetitive fashion.
- Colors: In Sistan black embroidery, the contrast of black and white is used, which gives the designs a special beauty and clarity.
- Raw materials: white cotton fabrics and black silk threads are used for Sistan black embroidery.
Applications of black embroidery in Sistan
Sistan black embroidery has various uses. Among others, we can mention the following: - Dress decoration: Sistan black embroidery is used to decorate local dresses, wedding dresses and formal dresses.
- Decoration of home textiles: tablecloths, pillowcases, curtains and other home textiles are decorated with black Sistan embroidery.
- Making handicrafts: bags, shoes, panels and other handicrafts are produced using Sistan black embroidery.