Anahid in Dusk | Framed Miniature

"Anahid" celebrates one of the most iconic symbols in Persian art: the lotus flower. While influenced by Egyptian and Mesopotamian traditions, the Achaemenid Empire refined the blossom into a unique, symmetrical style, a hallmark of their imperial aesthetic. 

Carved across the grand terraces of Persepolis, the lotus follows the solar cycle, opening at dawn to signify the triumph of light over darkness. As a flower that rises from muddy waters to remain pristine, it represents the soul’s ability to maintain purity and balance amidst the chaos of the material world. 

Radiant and timeless, this motif embodies renewal, balance, and the eternal rhythm of life.

• hand block-printed on 4″ × 4″ smooth, 100lb acid free paper.
• Included: solid natural walnut frame with tempered glass, and a white envelope.
• each piece is individually signed; gentle variations in color and pattern reflect the hand-crafted nature of the work.
• pigments are mixed from high-quality, low-VOC Farrow & Ball interior paints.