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This rug is a modern reinterpretation of one of the oldest Persian designs. The intricate, repeated forms adorning the ivory field represent stylised cypress trees—symbols of everlasting youth, beauty, and free-spiritedness in Persian literature.
This motif may also trace its origins to Zoroastrian traditions from over 3,000 years ago. According to legend, Zoroaster brought a sacred cypress from heaven and planted it beside the first fire temple. Such ancient mythical and literary symbolism enriches this piece, infusing it with cultural depth.
Skillfully woven by villagers in Khorasan, this rug embodies centuries-old traditions. Its design is inherited from the distant past, passed down either through weavers learning intricate patterns by watching or assisting their mothers and grandmothers at the loom or via songs they inherit, containing codes, colours, and numbers. When followed while weaving and singing, these lyrical compositions translate into the design itself, preserving both the art and its rhythmic heritage.
Hand-knotted from 100% wool, this rug is both a work of art and a tribute to enduring craftsmanship.
