Museum of traditional clothing, textiles makes debut in Iran

A museum of traditional clothing and textiles, which is the first of its kind in the country, has made its debut in the eastern Iranian city of Birjand, the capital of South Khorasan Province. 

The museum, located at the historical house of Pardeli in Birjand, aims at reviving local clothing and some patterns, which are on the verge of oblivion.

The museum encompasses vast exhibition hall, a traditional textile weaving workshop, photography studio, and tailoring house. It also exhibits all kinds of handmade textiles such as silk, satin, and canvas.

Being known for its famous rugs as well as its saffron and barberry, South Khorasan Province is home to different ethnic groups with their own traditional costumes; however, nowadays using the traditional clothes in this province is restricted to some villages.

Birjand is known for weaving a particular type of socks known as Seven-color socks. As far as local clothing goes, the village of Chenesht is famous in the province.

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