Gereh & Naqsh
From the Collection

Tree of Life by Karim Seirafian

A Tree Pattern carpet by Karim Seirafian, a tree of life rising from a vase across an ivory field, with a central peacock, confronting tigers, gazelles, hares and birds, within a salmon floral border.
In Detail
The full field of the Tree Pattern carpet, showing the central peacock, confronting tigers, leaping gazelles, hares and birds among the flowering vine.
A close detail of the hunting scene: a tiger in pursuit, a spotted gazelle leaping, and a perched bird among flowers.
The lower corner of the carpet, with the woven Seirafian signature in its cartouche, the layered borders, a hare and a heron at the water.