TEHRAN - The traditional craft of Chador-Shab weaving, once a fading memory in a village in Gilan province, has been given new life through a comprehensive training program.

This initiative saw seven women from the Amlesh region participating in an advanced course in Chador-Shab weaving and beginning to practice this time-honored art.

The training was funded by local benefactors in the village of Mosa Kalayeh as part of broader efforts to preserve and revive the province’s rich artisanal heritage, CHTN reported.

Chador-Shab is a vibrant, geometrically patterned fabric traditionally used as an outer garment by women in northern Iran. This colorful checkered cloth is wrapped around the waist during farming and working, serving as a practical and cultural garment.

It also doubles as a baby carrier, with women using it to secure their infants to their backs. In some villages, Chador-Shab is also utilized to wrap mattresses as coverlets, showcasing its versatility and importance in daily rural life.

The revival of Chador-Shab weaving is a significant cultural and economic milestone for rural communities.

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