Iran Daily - Arts & Culture - 07/21/05 - High European Demand for Bushehr Gabbeh

Iran Daily - Arts & Culture - 07/21/05: "High European Demand for Bushehr Gabbeh

TEHRAN, July 20--Gabbeh, a traditional handicraft of Bushehr province, is not only a work of art but also a merchandize.
Gabbeh, which is hand-woven textile made of colored threads, is often produced at home by girls particularly during their summer holidays, CHN said.
Lovers of Iranian art works in Europe appreciate the beauty of Gabbeh and other kinds of handicrafts such as Kelim, Mo’araq and pearl crafts.
Masoud Nobakht, a handicraft expert, said that the sector can be very effective in creating jobs for the people of the province.
He called for providing low-interest loans to craftsmen so that they can buy equipment and raw materials.
Nobakht said at the same time that the provincial handicrafts department should also be provided with enough credit for conducting training workshops for craftsmen to help them acquire modern techniques in their own branch of activities.
He said that the craftsmen should also be provided health insurance and retirement benefits."