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Cypress tree in Iranian embroidery
This embroidery (from Dr. Shirazi’s collection) is Iranian. Note the vibrant colors. (Update: this is called “pateh” embroidery). I believe this depicts a cypress tree, which is a very important motif in Iranian culture. The word for cypress is “sarv” … Continue reading
Posted in Embroidery around the world, Shirazi
Tagged cypress, embroidery, iran, Middle East
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