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A Superfine Tabriz rug in tree of life design.
Number 6672 288x182
Wool and silk on a silk base.
The mythical Tree of All Seeds, or Tree of Life, is one of the most intriguing and enduring subjects in Persian legends. In Zoroastrian scripture, this sacred tree rises from the centre of a mythical sea, bearing every kind of fruit and flower. Upon its branches rests the nest of the legendary Simorgh, and each time the magical bird takes flight or returns to its perch, it scatters the seeds across the world, giving life to the vegetation that covers the earth. It is a symbol of creation, renewal and the unity of all living things.
This ancient concept has inspired countless Persian carpets, some woven with abstract or stylised interpretations, others rendered with remarkable intricacy and precision. After seeing innumerable examples over the past forty years, I can confidently say that the piece here is among the finest I have ever encountered. With more than seven million knots, it has been woven with extraordinary care to achieve a flawless and deeply expressive interpretation of the Tree of Life. The materials used are of the highest quality, and the colour harmony shows a level of refinement far beyond the ordinary.
A Superfine Tabriz rug in tree of life design.
Number 6672 288x182
Wool and silk on a silk base.
The mythical Tree of All Seeds, or Tree of Life, is one of the most intriguing and enduring subjects in Persian legends. In Zoroastrian scripture, this sacred tree rises from the centre of a mythical sea, bearing every kind of fruit and flower. Upon its branches rests the nest of the legendary Simorgh, and each time the magical bird takes flight or returns to its perch, it scatters the seeds across the world, giving life to the vegetation that covers the earth. It is a symbol of creation, renewal and the unity of all living things.
This ancient concept has inspired countless Persian carpets, some woven with abstract or stylised interpretations, others rendered with remarkable intricacy and precision. After seeing innumerable examples over the past forty years, I can confidently say that the piece here is among the finest I have ever encountered. With more than seven million knots, it has been woven with extraordinary care to achieve a flawless and deeply expressive interpretation of the Tree of Life. The materials used are of the highest quality, and the colour harmony shows a level of refinement far beyond the ordinary.
