The Formal and Semantic Survey of Embroidered Needle in Northern Khorasan (Case study of Bojnoird, Shirvan, Faruj and Quchan towns)

Embroidered Needle is a traditional art that has long been used in Iran with respect to climate, culture, tradition and beliefs. Among the less known regions in this area is the Embroidered Needle of north of khorasan, including Bojnourd, Shirvan, Faruj, Quchan, and their villages. These works associated with simplicity have a variety of concepts and themes. The purpose of this paper is to study, classify, and analyze of the motifs of Embroidered Needle in the mentioned cities. Therefore, the aim of this study is to answer the following question: "what are the motifs used in the Embroidered Needle of the mentioned regions and what do they mean in the context of art anthropology?" The research method is descriptive and analytic from the perspective of art anthropology. The required information based on visual documents is provided by the authors of the present study, library documents, and internet sites. The findings show that the motifs reflect the concerns of the mind and the context of life and enjoy originality. The brevity of these works is notable. Embroidered Needle can be categorized in the form of human, plant, animal, and inscription. The thing that decorates our houses tells us about the interpersonal relationships, friendship with nature, expectations, dreams, beliefs, and stories. Many of the motifs contain grace, contentment and hope in God. These canvases, with the richness of color were used as bundles, napkins, curtains and shelf covers and narrate some kind of interaction and companionship with the life   context of the people of this region.