⚫️ Crafts Feature
1- Carrying out part of the basic production steps by hand and manual tools, for the production of each of the manual products, several steps are taken, but it is not necessary to perform all these steps by hand, tools and manual tools. And if only a part of the basic production steps are done in this way, the produced product is considered handicraft according to the things mentioned in the definition.
2- The effective and creative presence of humans in the production and shaping of manufactured products and the possibility of creating variety and implementing different designs in the manufacturing stage of such products.
3- Supplying the major part of raw materials for consumption from domestic sources.
4- having a cultural load (use of original, indigenous and traditional designs)
5- Non-identity and similarity of manufactured products with each other.
6- No need for large investment compared to other fields of the industry.
7- Having a high added value compared to other industries.
8- Ability to create and develop in different areas (city, village and even in nomadic communities).
9- The ability to transfer experiences, secrets and production techniques, breast to breast or according to the method of master and apprentice
⚫️ Classification
In the field of classification of handicrafts, it should be said that this classification can be done in different ways, including based on the raw materials used or the method of making it. Here is the classification made by the experts of Iran Handicrafts Organization, which is mainly based on the method and technique of making such products: 1- Woven fabrics: products that are produced with the help of horizontal or vertical looms located on the ground during weaving are considered woven fabrics, such as carpets, rugs, zilo and the like. 2- Handloom: (Traditional textile): Products that are produced with the help of simple and traditional weaving machines (special Jajim weaving machine, Duvardi machine, Chaharvardi machine and manual jacquard machine) are considered handwoven, such as Jajim, Zari, Cashmere. Shawl and... One of the characteristics of this field of handicrafts is that, first, all the three steps of weaving, creating a working opening, wefting and daftin (a metal tool with a comb-like handle that the weavers hold in their hands while weaving the fabric and put it on the threads) so that what is woven is connected and strengthened.) It is done with hand and foot movements, secondly, the possibility of using colored weaves in an unlimited amount as well as the variety of texture designs is possible by having the control of the movements of the words, which indicates It is the effective and creative presence of man in production. 3- Knitting: types of artifacts that are produced with the help of needles, hooks, etc., and with natural fibers, are considered knitting, such as gloves, socks, hats, scarves, etc. 4- Rokari: (Rhodozi): All the artifacts that are created by sewing traditional motifs on non-patterned fabrics or pulling a part of warp and weft threads are included in the "Rhodozi" or "Rokari" group. . such as needlework, crochet, tapestry, khus embroidery, glabton embroidery, pete embroidery... 5- Traditional prints: all the fabrics that are painted with a brush, stamp, etc., and receive patterns are considered traditional prints, such as pen and batik prints. 6-Nemdmali: All kinds of artifacts that are prepared by mixing and condensing wool and fluff in appropriate technical conditions through kneading, are part of the Nemdmali group. such as felt hats, felt coats, underlay felt and padri felt.
7- Pottery and ceramic making: products made using rosy clay as well as clay made from quartz stone and kaolin soil, with the help of hands and The pottery wheel is made and then baked, it is referred to as pottery and ceramics.
To complete the made objects, according to traditions and customs, paintings, carvings or reliefs are created on them, and suitable glaze is used to cover the surface of the objects. The products produced by this group include pitchers and glasses, tableware, vases, etc.
8- Glazing: the products that are made by shaping melted minerals such as silica and shards of glass that are obtained by a combination of these two and by using the method of blowing through a special pipe and by using hand tools including pliers, scissors, etc. It is called handmade glass, which includes finishing and decorative steps, such as painting and cutting.
9- Production of skin and leather products: products that are produced using skin and tanned leather in the traditional way, such as poustin, leather hat, charuq, complementary leather products (such as combining leather with handwoven products) are part of this group.
10- Making metal and alloy products: products that are produced in a traditional way using hand tools and all kinds of metals (copper, silver, gold and iron) and all kinds of alloys (rice and Warsaw), such as all kinds of household utensils, knives, sugar breakers , sharpening pen, lock, etc. are part of this group.
