This is a fascinating piece that we had woven in the village of Aghja Ghghaya in Zanjan province. The idea was quite simple, but meaningful, to go back to the roots.

We collected antique weavings from the area, pieces originally made by the ancestors of the same villagers, and asked the weavers to recreate those designs by following the same designs while adding their own twist. At the same time, we provided them with high-quality wool and yarn dyed with natural vegetable dyes, as well as appropriate looms and materials.

So in a way, the design comes from their heritage, while the materials and overall process were carefully guided by us. The weavers followed what they had inherited, remembering the motifs and symbols, but naturally added their own small personal touches along the way.

The result is a piece like this that feels both authentic and fresh.

The main motif here is the pomegranate, a very old and meaningful symbol. In Persian mythology, it is said to be a fruit brought from heaven by Zarathustra, and it has long been associated with abundance and fertility. It also carries importance in Islamic tradition, as it is one of the fruits mentioned in the Quran. So it is a symbol that has travelled through time, always carrying a sense of life and richness.

In this rug, the motif is woven in a very balanced and pleasing colour combination, making it easy to place in an interior space while still holding depth and character.

The quality of the wool and the vegetable dyes is such that the rug will only improve with time. With use, it will soften, develop character, and gain a beautiful patina. It is the kind of piece that will age gracefully and, over the years, become something even more special.