"The Woven Sounds" - The singing of a Qashqai weaver

Yar gal ay gal - Come, oh beloved, come

This is an example of singing culture of Qashqai nomads in Iran during the process of Kilim and Carpet weaving.

"The Woven Sounds" project by Mehdi Aminian aims at documenting the intangible cultural heritage, the singing style, music styles around the process of carpet weaving in Iran.

"The Woven Sounds" is a research project at the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OEAW) within the Commission Vanishing Languages and Cultural Heritage (VLACH) in collaboration with Roots Revival.

This ongoing project is carried out by Mehdi Aminian and his team.

Director/Camera/Transcription/Edit:
Mehdi Aminian

Interview:
Mehdi Aminian
Mitra Harandi
Mina Harandi

Sound:
Mehdi Aminian
Mitra Harandi
Mina Harandi

Assistants:
Mitra Harandi
Mina Harandi

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Sincere appreciations to:

Ioana Nechiti for her unconditional support and dedication.

Prof. Thede Kahl for his scientific guidance and support.

Walid Abboud for his contribution in sustaining this research.


Dec 2018 - Jan 2019