An abundance of fragrant Neroli orange blossoms rejoice skyward from the depths of smoke-earthy vetiver roots woven with subtle threads of iris, lemongrass, and mock orange.
"Spring and all its flowers
now joyously break their vow of silence.
It is time for celebration, not for lying low;
You too — weed out those roots of sadness from your heart.
The Sabaa wind arrives;
and in deep resonance, the flower
passionately rips open its garments,
thrusting itself from itself.
The Way of Truth, learn from the clarity of water,
Learn freedom from the spreading grass."
- Hafiz, translated by Homayun Taba & Marguerite Theophil
Art: Persia by George Barbier, 1912
An abundance of fragrant Neroli orange blossoms rejoice skyward from the depths of smoke-earthy vetiver roots woven with subtle threads of iris, lemongrass, and mock orange.
"Spring and all its flowers
now joyously break their vow of silence.
It is time for celebration, not for lying low;
You too — weed out those roots of sadness from your heart.
The Sabaa wind arrives;
and in deep resonance, the flower
passionately rips open its garments,
thrusting itself from itself.
The Way of Truth, learn from the clarity of water,
Learn freedom from the spreading grass."
- Hafiz, translated by Homayun Taba & Marguerite Theophil
Art: Persia by George Barbier, 1912