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Dress and textiles of Iran 101
Regional dress, weaving and textiles of Iran, from museum collections and scholarship.
Dress and textiles of Iran 101
Regional dress, weaving and textiles of Iran, from museum collections and scholarship.
Level
Foundations
Who it is for
Everyone from about age 14: young people, adults, parents and newcomers. No prior knowledge is needed.
Format
Self-paced online, in plain language, with maps, figures, short quizzes and a discussion.
About 6 hours. Hours are an estimate.
What you will be able to do
- Describe regional dress traditions with sources.
- Explain how carpets and textiles are made.
- Find open-access museum records of textiles.
Modules
- Dress across regions. Everyday and festive dress.
- Weaving. Carpets, kilims and looms.
- Pattern and colour. Motifs and dyes.
- Museums and archives. Open-access collections and how to cite them.
Assessment
A short check after each module, with feedback. Completion is recorded; it is not an accredited award.
Status
Draft outline for scholarly review. The lessons, readings and questions are in preparation. Completion is recorded; nothing is accredited.
Course code: IDCDC-ART-08.