Ghasemabad Village

Ghasem Abad is a beautiful village near Rudsar city, in the east of Gilan province, Iran. The Colorful clothes of women, happy local music, happy dance and the beauties of nature are the most Ghasem Abad tourist attractions. Chador-Shab or Lavan is a silk or cotton fabric traditionally woven by the hands of Ghasem Abad women. Older women and young girls use the traditional weaving machines to revive the heritage of their grandmothers. Considering the wide employment of women in Chador-Shab weaving craft, the high quality of the products and establishing several local centers dedicated to this handmade art. Ghasem Abad village was nationally inscribed as the village of Chador-Shab weaving in 2019. The Ghasem Abad village was inscribed on the list of UNESCO world cities and villages in January 2020 as the World Village of Chador-Shab Weaving. Currently more than 600 women in this village are occupied with this 2000-year-old art. Many centers are active in education, introduction and promotion of Chador-Shab weaving art. These centers include the Forum of Innovative Textile, Chador-Shab Weaving workshops, local shops and the Museum of Chador-Shab Weaving.