Iran Daily - Panorama - 04/08/06: "Ilam Handmade Kelims Unique
Fine hand-woven Kelims have always been precious souvenirs which tourists can take home from the western Ilam province, IRNA reported.
Ilami artisans have always been famous for skillfully weaving austere Kelims.
In 1987, a Kelim artist from Zanjireh village in Shirvan-Chardavol city, named Sahar Chelangar, designed a new weaving style. She crafted Kelims inspired by designs of Persian rugs.
As evidenced by studies, the Kelim designs are much similar to rugs woven in ancient China.
A handicraft expert in Ilam, Hamid Bakhtiari, believes that the newly-designed Kelims are like a valuable gem among other provincial handiworks.
He is of the opinion that the handicraft has the potential to secure a foothold in overseas markets, provided there is official support.
Bakhtiari said Ilam’s colorful and finely-designed Kelims serve as nice souvenirs.
The expert insisted that Kelims woven by Ilami artists are of high quality and are as valuable as handmade Persian rugs from an aesthetic perspective.
He stated that foreign merchants are keen on purchasing Ilami Kelims.
Bakhtiari reiterated that Kelim-weaving could become a lucrative source of revenue for the western province, provided there is adequate sponsorship."
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