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Before looking to this painting you should know a little about sarv (cypress) in Iran. This tree is symbol of truthfulness, youth and freedom. It has also been associated with perfection because of its evergreen leaves. Persian artists were also enchanted by the movement of the Sarv (Cypress) bending to the ground and springing back upright when facing harsh winds, comparing it to the non-withering courage of national heroes. Poets and artists both attached meanings such as truthfulness, righteousness and youth to the Sarv. Ever the forerunners for advocating free thought in Iran’s long history, Persian poets adopted the Sarv as the Iranian symbol for freedom. Positive attributes such as sincerity were attached to its evergreen nature, while other attributes such as barrenness were interpreted as liberty and male virility. Persian miniaturists chose the Sarv and Boteh as one of their most revered themes and together with architects, stucco-makers and tile-makers adorned their creations utilizing its form. Persian women wove colorful rows of Boteh between their hand made textiles and carpets as well as other handicrafts in honor of the Sarv.

Description
Before looking to this painting you should know a little about sarv (cypress) in Iran. This tree is symbol of truthfulness, youth and freedom. It has also been associated with perfection because of its evergreen leaves. Persian artists were also enchanted by the movement of the Sarv (Cypress) bending to the ground and springing back upright when facing harsh winds, comparing it to the non-withering courage of national heroes. Poets and artists both attached meanings such as truthfulness, righteousness and youth to the Sarv. Ever the forerunners for advocating free thought in Iran’s long history, Persian poets adopted the Sarv as the Iranian symbol for freedom. Positive attributes such as sincerity were attached to its evergreen nature, while other attributes such as barrenness were interpreted as liberty and male virility. Persian miniaturists chose the Sarv and Boteh as one of their most revered themes and together with architects, stucco-makers and tile-makers adorned their creations utilizing its form. Persian women wove colorful rows of Boteh between their hand made textiles and carpets as well as other handicrafts in honor of the Sarv.