Abaa-Weaving Photo

Photographer’s Note

"Abaa" is men's loose sleeveless cloak , open in front that has been mostly used in the old days . It is weaved with the wool of sheep, goat or the camel. The latter is the most expensive and desirable one; for it is both warmer and lighter.

City of Naeen has been one of the best centers of Abaa-weaving in Iran. Like you see in the shot , their looms are made inside the hills in a form of the long corridors.
In past , several men were working in these places, but nowadays only few persons work there. For example, in the loom you see, just 2 men are still working . Although they haven't a large income, but they are concerned about their job and the future of it.

The man in the shot was weaving an "Abaa" and the other one in the left - who was out of the loom - was weaving a striped "Gelim" which is a short -napped coarse carpet.

It seems that by the new usage of these kind of cloths , this job will flourish again .
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In the WS I have uploaded a portrait of the owner of the loom , wearing a brown Abaa weaved by himself.

stranger, AiresSantos, siolaw, skippy007, robertosalguero, Monziii, Clementi, stego, dareco, adores, saxo042, mafegan, paura, akh has marked this note useful

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setenay (7604) 2008-06-23 13:29

Salam Atousa,
great POV.perfect shot with good sharpness and lighting in spite of dark atmosphere,very beautiful presentation for TE.Congratulations.Thanks for your sharing also the beautiful portre in WS.
Best wishes
setenay

wolf38 (13438) 2008-06-25 22:55

Hello Atousa. Your realistic photo shows a scene from the world of the work. The technical quality of the photo is outstanding. The multicolored touched cloths are remarkable. They bring color into the picture. Exemplary is also the informative text. A good photographic achievement. Best regards, Wolfgang.

AiresSantos (44510) 2008-06-26 1:16

Ola Atousa
Nice picture os this small 'industry' inside the hills in the long corridors.
Fine colours and POV. Good informative note
TFS and greetings
Aires

siolaw (26392) 2008-06-27 22:11

Salam Atousa
Interesting daily life scene to show us the working conditions of these weavers... Good detail sharpness and difficult light is well managed.
All the best
Laurent

skippy007 (7863) 2008-06-28 17:03

Hello Atousa,
Very interesting scene you have captured here, an art & skill that is very rare & one worth seeing, under difficult light conditions you produced an excellent image, the garments adding bright colour. Well done, very nice portrait of the proud owner.
Very informative note,
Thank you
Regards
Santo

robertosalguero (110) 2008-06-29 22:20

Hello Atousa,

Interesting shop as it look like is built in a cave. The high point perspective is very effective to show us the depth of the place. Good details and light for an indoor image. I aso hope this art of weaving will continue from generation to generation. Cheers :-)

Roberto

BWJ (1827) 2008-06-30 18:16

Hello Atousa,
Your note and picture are very interesting. Your POV for the picture is very good as are the sharp details and natural colors. Nice work.
Warm wishes,
Betty

Clementi (47668) 2008-07-02 2:18

Ciao Atousa,
thanks for this beautiful shot. thanks for the note had me a history I did not know known. the photo is realized well with a beautiful depth and beautiful light.
nice work
Giorgio

syrus_persia (2240) 2008-07-02 2:27

salam
good compo and colors.Thank you for shearing.
bravo ...
syrus

stego (22514) 2008-07-02 17:26

Salam Atousa,
It's like looking at a living past... The only sign of present is the electric light. Besides that, you did a wonderful choice of POV and a remarkable light management, that allows an impressive sharpness despite the adverse light situation.
The WS is a great portrait!
Haven't you any photo showing the whole abaa?
TFS, Regards, José.

dareco (17104) 2008-07-04 3:20

A very interesting picture!! Also I like the pov and detail. A nice ws portrait as well. TFS and have a happy day!

adores (16033) 2008-07-07 16:43

Hi Atousa!
This is a wonderful scene! I like the details, the light, the man sitting there smiling. this work is probably done for centuries. Such a pitty we're slowly loosing so much of our past.

saxo042 (17332) 2008-07-09 2:48

Hi Atousa,
I really like pictures like this one, showing an industrial action. Backed by the interesting note, this is a real TE contribution! Good colours and composition!
Greetings from Gothenburg
Gunnar

mafegan (4898) 2008-09-07 2:27

Hello Atousa
A very unique daily life scene especially with the location inside the hills. Good lighting, pov, sharpness and colours. I have never seen photos of this area before. A special photo. Marlene

plimrn (20101) 2008-11-30 6:48

Salam Atousa,
Impressive framing of this very interesting composition; you give a good sense of this workplace while the dignified owner wearing his own creation adds important detail. The note is also excellent.
HLJ, Pat

paura (40841) 2008-12-17 1:29

Atousa,
Very interesting details in the photo. Uncommon shapes and objects in the well composed image. Well done.

Regards

Paulo