Recognized for their exquisite textiles, the Shahsavan have for centuries lived the life of hardship and economic penury. Over the recent years, ‘the price of their product, especially sheep wool and dairy produce, have risen very slowly while the price of purchased commodities has increased sharply.’
Some Shahsavan took up farming and sedentary lives; others however continue to foster their pastoral traditions.
The short documentary by Arlene Dallalfar and Fereydoun Safizadeh offers a rare glimpse into their life of struggle against modernity and economic changes.
A.G.
Additional recommended reading: Shahsavan Nomads
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