Saraji art in Iran: a legacy from the artist's handsSaraji is one of the original and ancient handicrafts of Iran, in which, by working on leather, they make all kinds of bags, belts, ornaments, horse saddles, and even decorate old chests. This art is rooted in the rich history and culture of Iran and has been recognized as one of the most popular handicrafts over the years.The history of Saraji in IranSaraji has a long history in Iran and is considered as one of the traditional handicrafts of Iran. The evidence shows that since the distant past, Iranians used leather to make their needed items. In different historical periods, Saraji has made significant progress and has become one of the delicate and valuable arts.Saraji raw materialsThe main and important material in Saraji art is natural leather. Various leathers such as cow, sheep, goat and camel leather are used in this art. Each type of leather has its own characteristics and is suitable for making different products.The process of making leather productsThe process of making a leather product includes different steps, which are:
Preparation of leather: raw leather becomes soft and ready for work after tanning.
Pattern design: the desired design is drawn on the leather and then cut using scissors or a cutter.
Sewing: The cut leather parts are sewn together using a special needle and thread.
Decor and decoration: Leather products are decorated using various tools such as beading, stamping and engraving.All kinds of leather productsLeather products are very diverse and have different uses. Some of the most famous leather products are:
Purses and wallets: handbags, wallets, waist bags, etc.
Belt: leather belts in various designs and colors
Shoes: hand-embroidered leather shoes
Horse saddle: leather saddles with beautiful decorations
Keyring: leather keyrings with different designs
Leather pendants: Leather pendants for mobile phones, keys and…
Clothing: Some fashion designers use leather to design clothes and shoes.
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