Event Programs Let's Knit, Weave rug
In this event, children were introduced to the art of rug weaving through activities such as storytelling about handwoven persian rug, poetry reading, wool spinning experience, and knotting training. The training on knotting on rug was conducted by experienced weaver, Ms. Leila Jalali, and with her guidance, the children experienced the basic knots on the warp and weft of the rug. In addition, Professor Hadi Pourjahan presented the story of how the persian rug was created and the National Day of Handwoven rug in Iran
In the workshop section, children and their families worked on making rug collages on cardboard hangers. In this activity, the image of a rug hanger was designed on cardboard, and the children used special threads to attach threads to the hanger and created their desired design using colored wool. At the end, the participants were awarded a certificate of "Little persian rug Artist and a commemorative photo was taken, creating a happy and lasting memory for the participants
In general, the following activities were carried out at this event
Storytelling: The Story of rug Flowers
Singing songs about rug and rug weaving
Learning about wool fibers and making wool yarn
Knotting on a rug loom
Pulling on a paper loom
Making a wool rug on a paper loom
Giving children and teenagers a certificate of honor for participating in this cultural experience
This day was an opportunity for the new generation to become familiar with authentic persian art and an effort to preserve the culture of handwoven rug in Iran's future. The program was enthusiastically welcomed by children and families, many of whom considered this experience a valuable opportunity to connect the new generation with ancient persian culture and art