Pate dozi: delicate and original art from the land of Kerman
Pate dozi is one of the most valuable handicrafts of Iran, which is rooted in the rich history and culture of Kerman province. This delicate and eye-catching art is a combination of geometric designs, flowers and slime bushes that are sewn on fabrics such as canvas, cotton and silk.
The history of embroidery
Pate dozi has a long history and is rooted in the beliefs and customs of Kerman people. Using needle and thread, Kermani women sewed beautiful and diverse designs on their clothes and other items used in daily life.
Features of embroidery
* Designs: Embroidery designs often include geometric shapes, flowers, bushes, animals, and religious symbols. These designs are usually sewn on the fabric in a similar and repetitive manner.
* Colors: The colors used in pate dozi are usually natural and warm colors such as red, blue, green, yellow and orange.
* Raw materials: linen, cotton and silk fabrics are used for embroidery. The threads used are often made of silk or cotton.
Types of embroidery
There are different types of embroidery, each of which has its own characteristics. Some of the most famous types of embroidery are:
* Rizme embroidery: this type of embroidery is done using fine and delicate designs and dense stitches.
* Coarse pate dozi: In this type of pate dozi, larger designs and spaced stitches are used.
* Flower embroidery: In this type of embroidery, flower and bush designs are used, which gives it a special beauty.
Applications of embroidery
Pate dozi has a variety of uses. Among others, we can mention the following:
* Garment decoration: Pate dozi is used to decorate local clothes, wedding dresses and formal dresses.
* Decoration of home textiles: tablecloths, pillowcases, curtains and other home textiles are decorated with embroidery.
* Making handicrafts: bags, shoes, panels and other handicrafts are produced using embroidery.
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