Mahabad is a historic and beautiful city in West Azerbaijan province that, in addition to its pleasant nature and original culture, is also known for its diverse and unique souvenirs. Every Mahabad souvenir, from local bread to eye -catching crafts, tells part of the identity and culture of this land. Many of these products are in common with the souvenirs of Kurdistan and other cities of West Azerbaijan; But the special color and smell of Mahabad makes them different and memorable. If you want to know what Mahabad souvenirs are, join us until the end.
In Mahabad, Bread is one of the most popular breads that has a special place in Kurdish food culture. It was produced as one of the world’s oldest fast food and fast and nutritious food for workers and travelers. In Mahabad, the bread is made using wheat flour, onion or ivy, local butter and salt.
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The bread is cooked thin and rounded, using a mixture of butter and aromatic vegetables and has a unique taste due to the use of local raw materials and traditional baking methods on stone or oven. This bread is not limited to Mahabad and is also produced in various areas of Kurdistan and Kurdish cities.
Cylic Bread is one of the most popular and popular Mahabad breads and other Kurdish areas of West Azerbaijan, which has a special place in local aquifers due to its soft texture and pleasant taste. The dough is made from a combination of simple ingredients such as flour, lukewarm water and instant snack. The dough is resting for about two hours; Then split into small bodies and fry in hot oil.

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This bread plays a key role in the local food of the “Shurzzeh”; Simple and tasty food in which they are cooked and flavored chickpeas between this bread and served like a traditional sandwich.
Mahabad carpet is one of the most famous handbags of West Azerbaijan, known for its high quality and eye -catching designs and is considered to be a souvenir of Mahabad. The city’s skilled carpets usually use high quality wool and natural colors, which makes the Iranian carpet durable in Mahabad and maintain their beauty for years.

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Mahabad carpet designs include more flowers, bergamot, Shah Abbas and underworld that are woven in warm and vibrant colors such as red, lacquer, navy and cream. These carpets, in addition to their functional aspect, are also valuable because of their beauty and authenticity as an artwork and have many fans in domestic and foreign markets.
Clash is one of the most valuable handicrafts in the Kurdish regions of Iran and a souvenir of Mahabad. These handmade shoes are made of two woven woven and light cumin parts. This combination of raw materials makes the clash both soft and cool in mountainous environments and hard paths.

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Mahabad’s carpet is an ancient and ancient art that, with its unique roles and colors, not only reflects the cultural life of the region, but is also recognized as a source of income for many families. The city’s produced carpets have an eye -catching and lasting look by combining wool yarn and natural plant colors.

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Despite challenges such as reducing demand, increasing production costs and competing with machine products, Mahabad carpet weaving has maintained its place. The artist’s men and women in the area, carefully, have exhibited their traditional art in small or home workshops.
In Mahabad, there are a variety of leather artifacts such as Charouk (traditional Kurdish shoes), men’s and male bags and saddle and horseback. Charouk, a local term “traditional Mahabad”, has been one of the traditional Kurdish areas. Chards are usually made of cow’s leather and are used to decorate cotton tanglets and thin wire edges.

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Along with Charouk, the production of feminine leather bags is also one of the important handicrafts of Mahabad. Because of their authenticity, beauty and reasonable price, these bags have many demands in the markets outside the region. The traditional tool used for these products includes knives, foams, molds, wooden molds and needles that are still used in Mahabad leather workshops.
Knife is one of the genuine Mahabad crafts produced by skilled Mahabadi masters using resistant steels, travel knives, kitchen knives and more. Although most of these products are consumed; But some examples are also custom -made. Mahabadi knives are known for their strength, elegance and high brand.

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This traditional art requires a great deal of energy, precision and skill, and the process of manufacturing involves heating steel, hammering and precise shaping of the blade to achieve a balanced and efficient product. Although today’s knife -making boom has been reduced, the high quality of Mahabad products has still been maintained.
The carpentry is one of the oldest and most original wood -related arts, resulting in a special machine shaving and shaping. These products range from sugar and mortar to chessboard and are from Mahabad souvenirs.

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In Mahabad, in addition to boarding and chess, other products such as cane, lampshade base and various dishes are also made. As Mahabad’s souvenirs, these devices have a beautiful and artistic appearance in addition to their daily function, expressing the taste and creativity of the people.
Mahabad is recognized as one of the hubs of handmade prostitution in West Azerbaijan, and the weavers of the city produce high quality rudges using high quality yarns and colors. The designs of Mahabad’s prostrations usually include geometric and Islamic motifs that are woven with special care and elegance. The skilled weavers of this area, using traditional techniques, produce prostrations that, in addition to their beauty, durability and high quality.

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If you are familiar with other souvenirs or have other interesting information about any of the above, we will be happy to share your knowledge and experience with the audience.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mahabad souvenirs?
Mahabad souvenirs include carpentry, weaving, clone, cherry, crocheting bread, carpets, carpets, gypsies and more.
What is Mahabad Embroidered?
“Charouk”, which is locally referred to as the “traditional Mahabad”, has been one of the ornaments of Kurdish men and women.
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