Balochi handicrafts
Women often engage in these handicrafts to support their families, especially in rural areas where educational and employment opportunities may be limited.It utilizes various needlework techniques to create stunning patterns and designs, often incorporating vibrant colors and unique motifs.Recent interest in Balochi embroidery has led to its incorporation into contemporary fashion, maintaining traditional techniques while innovating new designs.Farah Diba Pahlavi, the former Shahbanu of Iran, was particularly drawn to Balochi needlework handcrafts and incorporated them into many of her formal dresses.[9] In the 1960s, Mehr Monir Jahanbani, renowned for her discerning eye for traditional craftsmanship, discovered the intricate Baluchi needlework and immediately recognized its potential as a fashion statement.Their collaborative efforts culminated in a series of stunning royal dresses for Empress Farah Pahlavi, where the Baluchi needlework became an iconic decorative element.[14][6] Balochi coin embroidery is very popular among the Baloch people in Iran and has created a large market and exported outside Balochistan.Traditional colors include deep reds, blues, and browns, achieved using natural dyes from local plants.
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