Mana

Description

“Mana” from the Medal Collection is a vision of the designer’s quest for permanence and grandeur. The inspiration behind this work is drawn from the architecture of European gardens and palaces—most notably the French style epitomized by the Palace of Versailles, with the magnificence created by Louis Le Vau (architect to the aristocracy), André Le Nôtre (master landscape designer), and Charles Le Brun (renowned interior decorator). Yet this inspiration remains only at the conceptual level; for in its execution and detail, the motifs, ornaments, and structure of this carpet are deeply rooted in ancient Persian elements and the authenticity of handwoven design. At the center lies the medallion, like a beating heart, radiating symmetry and balance reminiscent of architectural geometry, while at the same time infusing the work with a poetic spirit. The orderly composition of surfaces and embellishments forms a synthesis of Persian tradition with a free interpretation of classical architecture—a dialogue between geometric order and the delicacy of arabesques, floral patterns, and an amalgamation of design schools and painting traditions from the Safavid period and, to some extent, the Qajar era. “Mana” is more than a carpet; it is a narrative of dialogue between cultures and civilizations, a bridge between Persian’s rich heritage and a global perspective on art. Its very name conveys this essence: Mana—enduring and eternal, a creation that transcends time while preserving beauty in every thread of its weave.