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Lurestan
The handicrafts of the province can be divided into
three parts, that is handicrafts to do with the
tribal, rural and urban areas. Of these, handicrafts
concerning the nomads are made more for their own
use, and a minor portion of these may be marketed.
Tribal Handicrafts: 'Siyah Chador' or tents, cotton
material, rugs, Kilim or (a coarse carpet).
Rural Handicrafts: Rugs, Kilim, jajeem or (a loosely
woven woolen material) and dyeing,
Urban Handicrafts: Wood carving, felt making,
carving on metal, the manufacture of silver objects,
carpet and weaving.
The souvenirs of the province are: Kilim, jajeem,
table cloths, bed-spreads, 'geeveh' or (a type of
local foot ware) and ceramic.
Besides the above there are local sweet-meats,
honey, edible oils made of animal fat.
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