Tape embroidery

The art of tape embroidery in Iran: a manifestation of elegance and beautyEmbroidered tape is one of the popular and practical handicrafts in Iran, which is used to decorate and strengthen the edges of cloth and clothes. This delicate and beautiful art gives a special effect to clothes and textiles by using colored and patterned strips.History of tape embroidery in IranEmbroidered tape has a long history in Iran and is rooted in Iranian culture and traditions. From the distant past, Iranian women decorated their clothes and their families using colorful and patterned strips. This art has evolved with the passage of time and different types of embroidered tapes have become popular in different regions of Iran.Types of embroidered tapes in IranEmbroidered tape in Iran has a lot of variety and different designs and colors are used in each region according to the taste and culture of the people. Some of the famous types of tape embroidery in Iran are:

• Baluchi embroidered tape: In this type of embroidered tape, wide and colored tapes are used and geometric and floral designs are sewn on them.

• Turkmen embroidered tape: In this type of embroidered tape, thin and delicate strips are used and geometric and slim designs are sewn on them.

• Gilani embroidered tape: colored and patterned tapes are used in this type of embroidered tape and it is used to decorate the local clothes of Gilani.Applications of embroidered tapeEmbroidered tape has a variety of uses. Among others, we can mention the following:

• Dress decoration: embroidered tape is used to decorate local dresses, wedding dresses and formal dresses.

• Decoration of home textiles: tablecloths, pillowcases, curtains and other home textiles are decorated with embroidered tape.

• Making handicrafts: bags, shoes, panels and other handicrafts are produced using embroidered tape.Materials and tools used in embroidery tape

• Tape: different types of tape are used, such as bias tape, decorative tape, tape and adhesive tape.

• Fabric: different types of fabric such as linen, cotton, silk and felt are used.

• Needle: special sewing needles of different sizes are used.

• Scissors: used to cut tape and fabric.

• Ring: It is used to pull the fabric and sew more easily.