3 x 4 - Beige Antique Persian Kashan 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.