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iranian
ICH Materials 105
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Navruz
Tajikistan
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Navruz
Tajikistan
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Navruz
Tajikistan
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Navruz
Tajikistan
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Navruz
Tajikistan
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Navruz
Tajikistan
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Navruz
Tajikistan
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Tar, traditional Iranian string instrument
The element is recognized as one of the main elements of cultural and social identity for the regions in which it is crafted and played. The bearers and practitioners are mostly farmers including men as crafters and players and women as players, and recently a number of them are young researchers of both genders. Its traditional knowledge of crafting and playing is informally transmitted through generations by the master-student method. This element is seen in local, oral and written literature (including local poems, proverbs, chants and lullabies) which constitute a part of nature, history, and background of the bearers. As this element is shared by a number of communities, groups and individuals, it brings mutual respect and understanding amongst the communities concerned.\nDotār is a folkloric plucked-string musical instrument that has been played in social and cultural events/spaces such as weddings, parties, celebrations, ritual ceremonies etc. Dotār has a bowl which is pear-shaped and made of dried wood of dead mulberry tree and its neck is made of apricot or walnut wood. It has two strings traditionally made of silk which been replaced with metal wires nowadays. Some believe that one string is male and functions as accord and the other is female which plays the main melody.\nThe crafters also repect nature as they use dead and dried wood for making Dotār.\nIt is not in opposition toward the national and international instruments like Universal Human Rights Declaration, sustainable development , etc.
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Mehrgan (Mehregan)
Mehregan celebration is as important as Nowruz for Persians and it has its own unique traditions. Violets, sweets, rose water, candles, flowers, and fruits especially apples and pomegranates are set on a violet-coloured tablecloth to start the fest. Almond and pistachio are among the requirements to make this tradition as Persian as possible. Violets characterize Mehregan as the symbol of light, love, and friendship that dates back to the ancient days of Persia. Espand (rue seeds) will be thrown in the flames to be safe from the evil eye on this happy day. The ceremony begins with saying a prayer in front of a mirror. Hugs and kisses are exchanged after a handful of Noghl (sugar plum) is thrown over each other’s heads.\nIn most households, the entire family and guests stand in front of the altar table, facing the mirror during the ceremony. A traditional ritual here includes prayer and hymns followed by drinking fruit juices like pomegranate juice or sherbet, a classic Iranian beverage. And the application of the kohl from the Sormeh-dan is considered a blessing against evil forces which in traditional Zoroastrian communities, can mean the forces of Ahriman, the Evil Eye, and other such cursed actions. As guests and household members embrace and exchange gifts, seeds are thrown \n
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Carpet weaving
One of the most labor-intensive artistic crafts in Uzbekistan is carpet-making, the traditions of which go back to the ancient times.Cattleman has been rich for wool products and they mostly used wool of sheep and camel since olden time. Handmade carpet making is laborious work and it demands from the weaver great effort, taste and skill. In pre-Mongolian period carpet items produced by Turkic tribes of Oghuz origin were especially popular. Later, during the epoch ofTemurids, it is possible to observe active interaction of Iranian and Turkic carpet-making traditions.However, starting from the XVI century carpet items produced by Uzbek tribes from Dashtiqip- choq became widespread in Mawarannahr.
Uzbekistan -
Carpet weaving
One of the most labor-intensive artistic crafts in Uzbekistan is carpet-making, the traditions of which go back to the ancient times.Cattleman has been rich for wool products and they mostly used wool of sheep and camel since olden time. Handmade carpet making is laborious work and it demands from the weaver great effort, taste and skill. In pre-Mongolian period carpet items produced by Turkic tribes of Oghuz origin were especially popular. Later, during the epoch ofTemurids, it is possible to observe active interaction of Iranian and Turkic carpet-making traditions.However, starting from the XVI century carpet items produced by Uzbek tribes from Dashtiqip- choq became widespread in Mawarannahr.
Uzbekistan -
Carpet weaving
One of the most labor-intensive artistic crafts in Uzbekistan is carpet-making, the traditions of which go back to the ancient times.Cattleman has been rich for wool products and they mostly used wool of sheep and camel since olden time. Handmade carpet making is laborious work and it demands from the weaver great effort, taste and skill. In pre-Mongolian period carpet items produced by Turkic tribes of Oghuz origin were especially popular. Later, during the epoch ofTemurids, it is possible to observe active interaction of Iranian and Turkic carpet-making traditions.However, starting from the XVI century carpet items produced by Uzbek tribes from Dashtiqip- choq became widespread in Mawarannahr.
Uzbekistan