The “Woven Sounds" is a project by Mehdi Aminian which represents a scholarly and artistic initiative that transcends documentation work. It aims to shed light on a lesser-explored facet of the weaving craft. Its objective is to present a distinct dimension of weaving that remains largely unfamiliar to many, accentuating the remarkable singing styles and music genres interwoven within the process of carpet weaving in Iran. By synergizing research, documentation, and artistic expression, the “Woven Sounds" project aims to offer a multilayer exploration of this cultural tradition. The film focuses on documenting the singing cultures directly (Pattern Singing) and indirectly (folk songs, lullabies) connected to the weaving process in Iran.

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Naqshe Khani (Pattern Singing) is a unique practice where the patterns of the carpet are sung to co-weavers. This highly endangered cultural heritage has been a widespread tradition in Iran with a complex lexicon and diverse musical structure varying by region.

To date, no comprehensive documentation, studies, or presentations on this topic have been found and the present documentary is an attempt to record this vanishing intangible heritage. Mehdi Aminian has been investigating this topics in various regions of Iran over the past years for the purpose of his PhD at the University of Vienna.

Beside the present documentary "Woven Sounds" is the topic of an Academic research project and a music performance directed by Mehdi Aminian and his team.

“Woven Sounds” has been facilitated by the Austrian Academy of Sciences and hosted by Vanishing Languages and Cultural Heritage Commission (VLACH).

Camera, Sound & Edit

:
Mehdi Aminian

Project Collaborator:

Ioana Aminian
Mitra Harandi
Mina Harandi
Arjang Omrani
Mahsa Vafaei


Scientific Advisors:

Thede Kahl
Tiago de Oliviera Pinto
Ioana Aminian

Financed by:

Austrian Academy of Sciences
Walid Abboud
Mehdi Aminian

Producers

:
Roots Revival
Mehdi Aminian

The Artists/Weavers
Iran Arabi - Zeynab Zolfi - Esmat Jalil Beygi - Fatemeh Ajmi - Mohammad Pajuhesh - Haji Kamali - Robabeh Pakvojud - Zahra Hojat Zadeh - Javad Ashuri - Robabbeh Pajuhesh - Zahra Jiriyayi - Azam Abyaz - Asiyeh Mirabi - Yeganeh Zahra Rezaei - Nane Roghayeh - Narges Saidi - Fariba Masoudi - Mehri Zahra Salimi - Rezvan Rezaei - Mahbubeh Esmaili - Khanum Rezayi - Zahra Karim Shahi - Abbas Samei - Amineh Ruhani - Zahra Makhmali - Maryam Amini

Special thanks to:
Arjang Omrani -
Khoadbakhsh Najafi
- Afsaneh Ghaani -
Ali Morshedi
- Mr Karbakhsh -
Ali Bordbar -
Akbar Mehdiei - Haghighi Family -
Mojtaba Farahani -
Hamid Kargar
- Abbas Kamandar
- Amin Mahani -
Abyaz Family
- Karimi Family -
Mohammad Pjuhesh
- Najafi Family -
Mr Mardanloo
- Mr Moghaddam -
Mr Tuyserkani
- Mr Bagheri

Sincere appreciations to:
Ioana Aminian for her unconditional support and dedication.
Prof. Thede Kahl & Prof. Tiago de Oliveira Pinto for their scientific guidance and support.
Arjang Omrani for the initial idea.
Walid Abboud for his support and contribution in sustaining this project.

Roots Revival Production 2023