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2024-03-09 17:22
By Elahe Seyfodin
Timeless art of making traditional felt hats: enduring legacy of Iran’s nomadic culture
As the first light of dawn graces the sky with hues of gold, a familiar scene unfolds in an old neighborhood of Isfahan. In a modest workshop, the master artisan Aliakbar awakens to begin his daily ritual. His hands, weathered by years of dedication, deftly navigate the intricacies of Kolah Namadi making, a craft passed down through generations.
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2022-02-27 21:44
Felt works go on show at Shahr-e Kord exhibit
TEHRAN – Various wool felt products have been put on show at an exhibition in Shahr-e Kord, the capital of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, which has long been a hub for the ancient craft.
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2021-12-17 21:38
Persian handicrafts: Namad-mali in Semnan
TEHRAN – The craft of Namad-mali (literally meaning felt beating) has long been practiced in villages of Semnan province to produce Namad (a traditional carpet) out of woolen fabrics by rolling and pressing them.