Beginner guide · 7 min
Women and weaving in Iran
Editorial team · updated 2026-09-29
A central role
In many village and nomadic communities, weaving has been largely women’s work, passed between generations at home.
Recognition
Makers are rarely named on the finished piece. Projects that record weavers’ names and pay fairly help keep the work visible.
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