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Fazel A, Pirbabaei M T, Abbaszadeh M. (2026). The concept of "Sakhsi"; A narrative research study among the people of Tabriz. , JIC. 10(1), 105-122. doi:10.66224/jic.10.1.373
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1- Faculty of Islamic Handicrafts, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran , a.fazel@tabriziau.ac.ir
2- Department of Architecture and Urbanism, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran
3- Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran
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Ceramics have a lifespan that parallels that of humanity. Part of this durability and persistence is attributed to the narratives that humans have developed throughout history in relation to ceramics. These narratives stem from rituals customs, and religious ceremonies, and are deeply influenced by the history, culture, and daily lives of people. The present study aims to investigate the narratives of the people of Tabriz regarding ceramics, focusing on the concepts of "sakhsi" and "sakhsi perspective."  To address the two main research questions: 1) What is the narrative of the people of Tabriz regarding the concepts of "sakhsi" and ceramics? 2) How can the sakhsi perspective of the people of Tabriz towards ceramics be classified from the viewpoint of narrative research? This study will utilize a conceptual framework grounded in narrative research to explore these questions. The method of data collection involves conducting interviews with the people of Tabriz, along with transcription, coding, and classification of the concepts. The statistical population consists of 40 individuals, both men and women, aged between 50 and 80 years. Purposeful sampling and theoretical saturation of the data will be employed for sampling. The results of the analytical findings indicate that the sakhsi perspective of the people in the Tabriz region is structured around 15 primary concepts, 7 secondary themes, and 5 main themes. In the general perception of the people of Tabriz, ceramic vessels are regarded as valueless and fragile, which is why they are referred to as "sakhsi." According to the research findings, the five main themes identified are as follows: a) Perception of ceramics as worthless, b) Ceramics as a symbol of rural life, c) Low quality of ceramic products, d) Remembrance of the lives of ancestors and nostalgia, e) Religious identity, f) A health-oriented lifestyle with a sakhsi character.

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Received: 2025/02/10 | Accepted: 2025/08/27 | Published: 2026/06/30

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