Lardeh-Duzi: Living heritage of craftswoman of Iran’s Semnan

The traditional art of Lardeh-Duzi, which dates back some 500 years ago, is still practiced by female artificer across the north-central Semnan Province, Iran.

Lardeh-Duzi is a delicate combination of several handicrafts, including needlework, embroidery, Sermeh-Duzi, Siah-Duzi, and applique.

To make Lardeh, the design is first drawn on the silk fabric and according to the desired design, different arts are being used. To attach different pieces, copper sequins are applied.

This art and profession have been passed from generation after generation, and rural mothers still teach this art free to preserve it.

A significant contribution to the livelihood of a family is made by female villagers working on their handmade Lardeh-Duzi products and selling them. 

It is an art that is highly revered by the women in the villages of the province, who consider it the cultural heritage of their ancestors, and they pay special attention to it today.

More Persian handicrafts:

Rashti-Duzi

Korgi-Bafi

Haft-Rang tiles

Varni-Bafi

Papier-mache and lacquer work

Kapu weaving of Khuzestan

Pan-Bafi

Kiseh-Bafi

Darayi-Bafi

Aba-Bafi

Khorjin-Bafi

Chigh-Bafi

Sermeh-Douzi

Ihrami weaving

Gereh Chini

Varsho-Sazi

Shawl-Bafi

South Khorasan carpets

Qalamzani

Boroujerd nickel silverware

Monjugh-Duzi

Kalamkari

Pateh-Duzi

Charoq-Duzi

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