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This is the Most Important & Rare Ancient Islamic Silk Textile from Iran Persia Al-Buyid Dynasty

Al-Buyid Dynasty

945 - 1055 A.D.

Size 31" x 15"
Size 79 x 39cm

Similar Textile is in The Dafineh Museum Tehran Iran, Last picture,

Similar Textile is in The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Australia

This two-sided silk fabric, which was found as a shroud covering from the cemetery of the city of Ray, dates back to the Al-Buyid era (440-310 AH). This dynasty had a significant impact on the revival of culture and art; so much so that their period is recognized as a renaissance and cultural renewal. Upon careful examination of this historical artifact, we realize that kings at that time recorded historical information on fabrics through inscriptions. The fabrics from this era include writings that mention the name of the location and date. Specifically, the two-sided silk fabric with Kufi script begins with the phrase Bismillah (In the name of God), indicating the importance and value of this fabric. On the border of this fabric, the name of the ruler and his title are found, and at the end, his place of birth and date are mentioned. In the center of this piece, the bird of happiness is depicted; a bird that symbolizes happiness in Iranian culture. With careful attention to this historical piece, we realize that kings of that time recorded historical information on fabrics through inscriptions. The textiles of this period include writings that mention the name of the place and the date. Specifically, a silk textile with the two-pod design featuring Kufic script, starting with the phrase Bismillah, indicates the significance and value of this fabric. On the edge of this textile, the name of the ruler and his title are inscribed, along with his place of birth and the date at the end. In the center of this piece, the bird of happiness is depicted; a bird that symbolizes happiness and good fortune for the youth in Iranian culture. Birds essentially embody deities and spirits and act as messengers of new opportunities. It can be said that these symbols have a strong connection to the religious beliefs and traditions of the people during the Buyid era. We invite you to meet this amazing piece; come and join us on this journey into the depths of history and the rich culture of Iran.