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Many of the tools and looms used by tribal weavers have already been
 discussed in the general weaving section.
A specific section, however, is
needed to show more detail of the many creative interpretations given to
different weaving forms by tribal weavers. Because plain weaving is so
simple, it lends itself to multiple variations. A skilled tribal weaver
can use an age old formula for making a rug or bag in the traditional
form. She can then set her own specifications, color scheme and added
features because she is, after all, making for herself or for her daughter or
grand daughter to use. Just for review and to tie this section together
with already stated information from other sections, I've included a few notes:
The main distinctions between tribal weaving and village or city weaving:
1) The weaver and the designer are usually the same person.
2) Designs are usually woven from memory and passed down from
one
generation to the next.
3) The weavings are usually made for use by the weaver or by
the tribe to which she belongs.
4) Weavings often have a practical function as well as an
aesthetic one.
The main tribes of Iran are:
1) Kurds
2) Turkoman
3) Beluch
4) Shahsavan
5) Afshars
6) Lors
7) Bakhtiari Lors
8) Qash q'ai
Truly tribal looms are very roughly made and can be put up and taken down for
transport. Because of this, and because the truly tribal looms are small,
many tribal weavings are made in smaller pieces and then sewn together.
Also, because of the conditions under which they are woven, and because it's not
a necessity for use out in the tent, many tribal weavings are not straight and
may be bigger on one end than on the other.
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