Pateh-Duzi: Traditional Persian handicraft

Pateh-Duzi is a traditional Iranian folk art of needlework, which originates from Kerman in the south of Iran and is pursued by women.

Pateh-Duzi is made of a wide piece of wool fabric called Ariz which is needleworked with colored thread that are dyed naturally, usually with henna, pomegranate, madder or the walnut's green husk.  

Pateh is assumed to be influenced by Kerman rug weaving. The oldest pateh known is dated to the 18th century.

Many valuable pateh pieces are held in art museums, particularly in Tehran. The oldest and most valuable pateh is kept in the Astaneh Museum in Mahan, Kerman. It was created over the course of three years by twelve women.

The patterns which are used in Pateh are normally divided into two main groups, including ‘The Paisley’ and ‘The Tree’. One of the most popular patterns consists of four paisleys on the corners and a toranj at the center.

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

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