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Analysis of Motifs in South Khorasan Hand-Woven Textiles and Their Reinterpretation in Contemporary Accessory Design
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Somayyeh Arshi *1   , Mahboobeh Nikoofard , Sima Ezadpanah , Samaneh Arshi |
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South Khorasan Province is one of the most important centers of carpet weaving and handwoven textile production in Iran. A study of the designs used in the region’s weaving traditions shows that, depending on the geographical and cultural context of production, these motifs are generally formed within three design traditions: urban, rural, and nomadic. In recent years, accessories have become an important component of contemporary dress and personal style, sometimes acquiring a significance comparable to that of clothing itself. Based on the capacity of art to combine and transform different visual domains, this study seeks to extract motifs from the handwoven textiles of South Khorasan and reinterpret them in the design of women’s accessories.
The research is descriptive and applied in nature. The statistical and visual corpus of the study consists of the motifs and color palettes associated with the handwoven textiles of South Khorasan. The findings indicate that the motifs used in these textiles are largely derived from Turkmen visual traditions and are commonly rendered through geometric structures and broken linear compositions. Geometric forms such as diamonds, squares, circles, and repetitive linear arrangements are among the most prominent visual elements. In addition, botanical motifs and patterns such as the “fish-scale” motif have also played an important role in the visual identity of these textiles.
The study shows that these motifs are not only decorative elements, but also carriers of cultural memory, regional identity, and aesthetic continuity. By analyzing their formal characteristics, structure, rhythm, and color relationships, it is possible to abstract and adapt them for contemporary accessory design without losing their cultural authenticity. The design proposals developed in this research demonstrate that traditional motifs can be translated into modern forms through simplification, stylization, repetition, and material adaptation. Such an approach creates a meaningful connection between heritage-based visual culture and the needs of contemporary fashion and accessories.
Overall, the research confirms that the motifs of South Khorasan handwoven textiles possess strong potential for reinterpretation in modern accessory design. This not only contributes to the preservation and revitalization of local textile heritage, but also offers new possibilities for creating culturally rooted and aesthetically distinctive contemporary products.
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Article number: 9 |
| Keywords: South Khorasan, handwoven textiles, geometric motifs, botanical motifs, fish-scale motif, contemporary accessories, textile heritage |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2025/07/8 | Accepted: 2026/03/11 | Published: 2026/04/27
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