3 x 4 Antique Persian Kashan Pictorial Rug 77017

77017 Antique Persian Kashan Rug Dervish Pictorial Poetry of Abbas Foroughi Bastami 02'11 x 03'11 From Esmaili Rugs Collection. This exceptional antique Persian Kashan rug is a beautiful example of an expressive dervish pictorial style. In the center, a charismatic dervish man tranquilly sits with his Kashkul (Kashkool) also known as a ‘Begging Bowl’ among a lake with ducks and fish. This meticulously detailed composition is surrounded by a cartouche style border adding a deeper perspective to this extraordinarily idyllic scene. Poetry of Abbas Foroughi Bastami, Iranian poet. In the center, the dervish man peacefully sits while the ducks and fish help create an enchanting and heavenly story. The tiniest aspects are carefully outlined in contrasting colors while the subtler variations of color produce a captivating visual effect. This extraordinary darvish pictorial rug is a magnificent example of the Persian creative dedication and culture needed to produce such methodically composed work of art. Dervish (Darvish) is a Persian name referencing the people living and practicing the path of their God, Allah.

According to Wikipedia, a dervish is someone treading a Sufi Muslim ascetic path. They are also known as 'Tariqah' and recognized for their austerity and their vow to extreme poverty. The dervish believes in relinquishing one's earthly ties to reach a state of tranquility, love and harmony. In the majority of Sufi orders, a dervish is known to practice dhikr through physical exertions or religious practices to attain the ecstatic trance to reach Allah. Their most common practice is Sema which is associated with Rumi.

• Abrash.
• Hand-knotted wool.
• Made in Iran.
• Measures: 02'11 x 03'11.