Persian embroidery is a

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and

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History

It has been speculated that Persian embroidery existed from ancient times and at least from the time of the Sasanian Empire, based on numerous designs are visible on rock sculptures and silverware of that period, and have been classified by Professor

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. Patterns on the coat of Chosroes II at

Taq-e Bostan Taq-e Bostan ( fa, طاق بستان, ) is a site with a series of large rock reliefs from the era of the Sassanid Empire of Persia (Iran), carved around the 4th century CE. This example of Persian Sassanid art is located 5 km from the ...

are in high relief; they may represent embroidery. Roundels, animals, and other familiar motifs of

Sasanian art Sasanian art, or Sassanid art, was produced under the Sasanian Empire which ruled from the 3rd to 7th centuries AD, before the Muslim conquest of Persia was completed around 651. In 224 AD, the last Parthian king was defeated by Ardashir I. Th ...

were also used as patterns for sculptures representing embroidery. The earliest piece of physical Persian embroidery is from the

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(1037–1194 A.D.); it featured a strong Chinese-style pattern influencing the design. The Chinese style of embroidery of this time featured a

satin stitch In sewing and embroidery, a satin stitch or damask stitch is a series of flat stitches that are used to completely cover a section of the background fabric. Narrow rows of satin stitch can be executed on a standard sewing machine using a zigzag ...

(Persian: ṭirāz) made of silk thread and was applied mainly for ornamentation purposes.

Peculiarities

The chain stitch (Persian: ''gulab-duzi'') was used in many types of Persian embroidery, most notably in the regional Rasht embroidery. The gold and silver embroidery (Persian: ''malileh duzi'') style flourished across Iran and was used for decorating household objects. The embroidery featuring metal tinsel in

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(Persian: ''naghdeh-duzi'') is a common technique of the Jews of Iran. Pateh is an Iranian traditional needlework

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originated in and is largely associated with Kerman province, and traditionally created by women. Pateh needlework is created using silk thread, common designs include the cypress tree and the sun with flourishes of paisley patterns. Persian embroidered women's trouserings, also known as " Gilets Persans", have rich patterns; these were in fashion until the late 18th century. It uses mostly floral motifs, especially Persian figures, animals, and patterns related to hunting. The designs are always of diagonal, parallel bands filled with floral ornamentation.

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History of the Persian embroidery

Examples of the Persian embroidery
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Embroidery Embroidery is the craft of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to apply thread or yarn. Embroidery may also incorporate other materials such as pearls, beads, quills, and sequins. In modern days, embroidery is usually seen ...

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