Something I loved when I was little.
A frilly pink skirt, chocolate cake, black coffee (bitter taste), raw green peppers (unique taste).
Also, Sailor Moon.
I especially loved Sailor Venus.
She wasn't just a beautiful girl, she was a special character with a certain aura about her.

When I look at this rug, I am captivated by its beauty, and at the same time, memories of things I loved as a child pop into my head.
Why is that?
I think it's because the design of the frame is so beautiful and I really like it, and the jewel-like motif reminds me of the Sailor Moon toy I desperately wanted when I was little.

Do you understand?
Those sticks that the Sailor Soldiers carry.
Is there any other toy that captivates the hearts of young girls to that extent? Probably not.
That walking stick.
Just as I looked at that walking stick with shining eyes, now that I'm an adult I find myself longing for this Persian rug.
The rug I would like to introduce this time is a fascinating Tabriz rug, which I think is filled with everything that girls love.
This rug has a Mahi design, which is representative of Tabriz rugs.

Mahi means "fish" in Persian.
The diamond-shaped leaf design resembles a fish, hence the name Mahi pattern.
Wool x Silk

Even from afar

It's beautiful even when viewed up close.
I was once again impressed by the high image quality of the iPhone, but the subject is still beautiful.
The intricate motifs that stand out against the deep navy background sparkle like jewels, taking your breath away.
This rug is woven primarily from wool with some silk mixed in.

It's a shame that it's hard to convey in a photograph, but silk threads are thinner and more delicate than wool, so the silk parts are tighter and more three-dimensional.
Fashionable Goddess
There are a variety of colors used, but all of them are beautiful.
First, the medallion.

A muted pink that is girly yet calm and easy to blend in.
Orange is used in the corners and yellow and khaki are used on the edges.

All of the colors are slightly desaturated and muted, giving them a mature and sophisticated feel.
It has an unmistakable presence no matter who places it.
I'd like to say she's the ultimate fashion leader, but perhaps she's more of a goddess than a leader.
An unforgettable starry sky
This may come as a surprise, but I love gazing at the starry sky so much that one of the jobs I would like to be if I were reborn is to be an astronomer.
There was a total lunar eclipse and a total Uranus eclipse the other day.
In this day and age when warnings are being sounded about the dangers of using smartphones while walking, it was refreshing and nice to see everyone walking by looking up at the sky.
For me, there is an unforgettable starry sky that was the most beautiful I have ever seen in my life.
This is the starry sky I saw at the sea in Fukushima Prefecture about 10 years ago.
Each star looked large, and the light reflected off the water's surface sparkled like a jewel...
When I see this rug, I am reminded of that starry sky.

It's full of beautiful things
Just one rug brings back beautiful memories for me, and it makes me feel like I can have a nice drink that night.

My romantic side came out a little too much, and it ended up being a bit embarrassing, "Rug is GOOD."
What is your idea of a sparkly rug?
(Text: Kumai)

No.90306
Persian Rag Tabriz
SIZE: 104×65cm
Price (tax included): 148,500