In Persian, Shekufeh means blossom or a newly opened flower; the name was chosen for the silk versions of this design, whose delicate vegetal motifs, natural silk lustre and brighter colours lend a softer, blossoming quality to the love story of Layli and Majnun. The Shekufeh Carpet retells the story of Layli and Majnun through a silk weave. The two birds, the weeping willow and the scattered blossoms within the field give form to this narrative, while the red ground and the sheen of silk lend the design a vivid and luminous appearance.
| Dimensions | 143 × 110 cm |
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The Shekufeh Carpet is based on the same narrative in which the story of Layli and Majnun is interpreted through the language of carpet weaving. The two birds within the field symbolise Layli and Majnun, while the weeping willow at the centre establishes this meaning within the structure of the design. Surrounding them, blossoms and winding branches lend a poetic quality to the narrative.
In this version, the silk material and red colouring give the motifs a brighter and more delicate appearance. The choice of the name Shekufeh for the silk versions of this collection reflects the softer, more blossoming character of their motifs. Alongside this work, three other versions of the same design have been woven: two woollen Bid Majnoon carpets with beige and red grounds, and a silk Polonaise Shekufeh in a copper tone. This carpet originates from Heriz and measures 143 × 110 cm.
