While in chinese mythology the tree of life came to represent a path to immortality where tales of a fruit bearing tree guarded by both a phoenix and dragon produced a single peach every 3 000 years and upon being eaten granted the.
Persian rug tree of life design.
A collection of antique persian carpets showcasing a tree of life at the center of the carpet design.
Vintage floral tree of life birds shahreza oriental area rug.
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Tree of life design as it is documented in the tree of life persian rugs.
This antique persian isfahan area size rug has a floral tree of life traditional design.
Louise broadhurst head of christie s oriental rugs carpets department reveals how she reads 10 distinct designs.
As an encouragement to join us on this initiative we are offering extra 45 off selected rugs from march 20th to march 31st.
Persian new year is the first day of spring and it is a celebration of the new life waiting ahead.
The earliest known mesopotamian tree of life which dates back to 2 500 bce depicts a sumerian god standing in front of two sacred trees.
Tree of life pictorial design 4x6 bidjar halvaei accent rug oriental wool carpet.
Persian tree of life rugs like other rugs from the middle eastern regions are known for their use of reds and blues and elaborate depiction of animals surrounding a bountiful tree which springs forth from a vase.
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