Niusha by Niusha Persian Cypress Cushion
The designer, who has long been fascinated by the motifs, symbols, and craft techniques of ancient arts and cultures, has got her inspiration and by transforming them into her own modern language, has applied some of these symbols and motifs to her designs. The result is a limited-edition collection of handmade contemporary cushions inspired by traditional motifs, and techniques. The symbols are not just decorative but convey higher meanings.
The design of this cushion, in particular, is inspired by the Persian Cypress (Sarv) that was the most popular tree used in Persian gardens and symbolizes the tree of life, representing “everlasting life” and “eternity”. Therefore, It is not surprising that the cypress tree appears prevalently in Persian art, going back to the most primitive cultures to inhabit the land. Each cushion takes over many hours to embroider and embellish and is made by expert local needlework female artisans in their homes, a craft that has been handed down from mother to daughter over many centuries.
In every society, art emerges in the form of symbols and motifs. The cypress tree has Ancient Roots and has its beginnings in the Sassanian culture between 224-651 CE. The Sassanians occupied the land that would later become Persia and modern-day, Iran. the cypress tree is an evergreen and stays green all year and is known as one of the longest-lived trees in the world. The symbol of the cypress tree is one of the most beautiful motifs that you can find in many forms of art including pottery, painting, and Persian rugs and carpets. It is also often mentioned in classical Persian poetry and occurs in a variety of metaphors referring to the graceful figure and stately gait of the beloved.
