Interrelations of Ancestral Textile Handicraft Weaving and Tangible Vernacular Karkhanehs (Workspaces) in the Historic Destination of Yazd, Iran

A study reveals the deep interrelation between ancestral textile weaving and vernacular architecture in Yazd, Iran, highlighting how intangible cultural practices and tangible built heritage coexist across three scales: domestic karkhanehs (workspaces), neighborhoods, and the UNESCO World Heritage city. Using architectural analysis and Actor-Network Theory, researchers traced networks of actors—spanning genders, ages, beliefs, and practices—to show how these elements collectively shape heritage textiles. The findings also underscore the complex dynamics between economy, culture, society, and tourism in preserving such traditions while managing their impacts on conservation efforts.

Seddighikhavidak, S., & Jamal, T. (2022). Interrelations of Ancestral Textile Handicraft Weaving and Tangible Vernacular Karkhanehs (Workspaces) in the Historic Destination of Yazd, Iran. Sustainability, 14(10), 6363. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14106363