Quarterly Scientific-Research Goljaam

A study of various deficiencies observed in the process of pile carpet weaving in the Province of Kashan has revealed that the most important defects are: unevenness, crimpled sides and erroneous application of the cartoon. Improving weavers’ skills will have a significant effect on reducing these defects. Therefore, weavers should be given educational advice on recognizing the capabilities of looms and other rug weaving equipment, the quality of raw materials and their harmonious use, the correct way of weaving flatwoven rugs, the manner of interlacing the wefts, and daftin-zadan (pounding an iron comb on the weft).

Carpet weaving is an indispensable part of artistic, economic, social, and cultural heritage of Iranian civilization. This industry has been long associated with the name of Kashan. In this study the role of attitude change in job culture and tendency to work outside home and do office work in carpet weaving industry in Kashan is investigated. A sample of 926 families participated in the study. Two instruments were used for data collection; a questionnaire and an interview. A significant correlation was observed between change in attitude towards working outside and several variables of carpet weaving (r=.289/ Sig. .01).