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This is a 40+ year old Persian Rug that has been transformed by Mr. Mohsen Mousavi into a piece of artwork. He says: "In crafting this piece, my goal was to reinterpret and artistically reconstruct a narrative that remains deeply rooted in the past while simultaneously reaching toward the future. The vintage handwoven carpet, chosen as the foundation of this work, embodies the rich artistic and cultural heritage of ancient Iran. Yet, over time, it has endured wear and tear, bearing the marks of history and transformation.

 

To me, these imperfections are not flaws but opportunities—an invitation to breathe new life into the old and uncover beauty within the broken. To mend these fractures, I wove miniature clouds into the composition—not merely as a means of restoration but as a symbol of transcendence, bridging earth and sky. In Iranian art, clouds have long represented spirituality, liberation from material constraints, and a connection to the divine. By stitching them onto the aged carpet, I sought to express the idea that even in the face of decay and imperfection, one can discover something higher—that from material wounds, a deeper, more ethereal beauty can emerge.

 

The cypress, another powerful motif in this work, stands as a symbol of immortality and resilience, rising from the depths of the carpet. For me, its presence represents a metaphorical liberation from the past and an ascent toward a higher plane. Rather than being bound to the earth, the cypress drifts among celestial clouds, embodying spiritual evolution and the transformation from the physical to the divine. Emerging from the heart of the carpet, it speaks to the journey of the soul—a movement beyond time, beyond material limitations, toward ultimate freedom.

 

Creating this piece has been a journey in itself—a passage from past to present, from tradition to innovation, from earth to sky. Through this work, I hope to convey that even within remnants of the past, there is space for renewal and hope. Beauty can be reborn from the ruins, and traditions can find new meaning in a contemporary world."

The Carpet of Life by Mohsen Mousavi

SKU: 01292025-1
$12,800.00Price
    • Category: Tapestry 
    • Technique: Persian Rug Weaving
    • Material: Persian Rug
    • Dimensions: 57 x 79 inch
    • Without Frame
    • Condition: Excellent
    • With Certificate of Authenticity
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