Hasanabad Carpet Reflects the Authenticity and Cultural Identity of Fars

On the sidelines of the National Handicrafts Exhibition in Shiraz, Fars Province's deputy for handicrafts stressed the artistic capacities of Hasanabad carpets and the role of the city's national registration in promoting and developing carpet weaving.

According to the correspondent of Arya Heritage, Majid Salimi, today, Wednesday, October 22, 1405, referring to the rich history of carpet weaving in this province, emphasized the importance of protecting the authenticity of local handwovens and introducing the cultural and artistic capacities of different regions of Fars.

The Deputy Minister of Handicrafts of Fars Province stated that the historical sources and researches show the remarkable variety of Fars carpets, and said: Carpets from different regions of the province, including Hassan Abad, Abadeh, Niriz and Eqlid, each reflect the native culture, historical background and artistic taste of their weavers, and the collection of these characteristics has given a special place to the art of Fars carpet weaving.

Salimi considered the registration of Hassanabad as a national carpet city as a valuable step in the direction of preserving this original art and said: This title was obtained with the follow-up of local officials and the support of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Fars Province and within the framework of the National Council for the Registration of Handicraft Cities and Villages.

He added: The national registration of Hassan Abad can provide a basis for wider introduction of the capacities of this region, strengthening the position of its carpet among the handicrafts of the country, and planning for the development and prosperity of this native art. The official plaque of this title will also be awarded during the exhibition.

The Deputy of Fars Province Handicrafts in explaining the artistic features of Hassan Abad carpet said: Although the background and border of this carpet are similar to the hand-woven carpets of the Qashqai tribe, the use of special flowers in the corners of the bergamot and lachs, based on the taste and creativity of local weavers, has given it a distinctive identity.

Referring to the variety of carpet weaving methods in Fars, Salimi continued: Nomadic and rural handwovens each have their own characteristics. In Qashqai carpets, local knowledge in the field of wool supply, dyeing and production has a special place, and these valuable experiences are part of the cultural heritage of the province.

He also emphasized the importance of paying attention to the identity of artists in the handicraft production chain and said: Our view on cultural heritage is a human-centered, artistic approach that relies on the originality of the weavers. We believe that the production chain must guarantee the dignity and identity of the creator of the work so that this tangible treasure survives.

In the end, the Deputy of Handicrafts of Fars Province pointed out: supporting weavers, introducing the artistic capabilities of different regions and strengthening the link between cultural heritage and the economy of handicrafts plays an important role in the continuation of the art of carpet weaving and the transfer of this valuable heritage to future generations.