"Romance in the Desert"

Hello! This is Hirai.

It's a little late, but do you know what day June 22nd is?
In fact, Hirai is also very excited about World Camel Day!

It was established to raise awareness of the importance of camels, so it may be the day that attracts the most attention from the camels' perspective.

Today we will introduce you to a rug that even camels will love.

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This is a really inconsequential preference, but I personally prefer the hiragana version of camel, so from here on I will continue with the hiragana version of camel.

The reason for this may be that the shape of a camel is more like a gently undulating curve than a blocky one.

The rug's canvas is filled with camels.
Under the scorching red sky, a line of plump, well-built camels lined up - this is what you call a caravan!
I can't get enough of this line-up.

Come to think of it, the word caravan seems to have originated from Persian.

A caravan is a group of merchants traveling across the desert. The word comes from the Persian word "kârvân" (کاروان, kârvân), and is also called a caravan in Japanese.

Wikipedia

Caravan sounds very romantic and I love the sound of it.

It takes several days to travel through the desert with the camels.
It's quite moving to think that it was thanks to these tough and beautiful people, who lived with the sun rising and setting repeatedly and fearing thieves, that so many things and cultures have been able to exchange and blend together and be passed down to the present day...

Now, let's get back to the topic of lag.

This rug is a Baluchi rug and I believe it is a relatively new one from the Khorasan region.
The Kurds of Khorasan make long tablecloths called sofreh out of camel hair, which they use to eat rice, which shows that camels are definitely present in the region.
I want to go see you~

The camels are all dressed up.
You can see the saddles protruding from their backs, so it looks like they're all wearing saddles.
Nomadic people also hand-weave camel ornaments.
We use kilims and piles to create many stylish items, such as bags to carry luggage and necklaces.
I can feel the love for camels.

The first camel may be the leader.
Only at the front is a jar that looks like it contains something important.
It's a nicely shaped pot.

The border that surrounds it is a typical Baluchi design.
The deep red and dark blue are cool and frame the camels to add a touch of elegance.

Here are some things to be curious about!
I understand that it is a fairly realistic palm tree-like plant,
It looks like someone with bob-length hair is smiling, blowing in the wind.
Once you see it that way...
Some of the trees don't look like faces, but most of them are smiling.
The colors are stylish and a bit neon-like, like something you might see printed on a sweatshirt your mother used to wear as pajamas...
I felt a sense of nostalgia.

The trunk of the tree is striped, which is a common design seen on Baluchi rugs.

Birds also pop up here and there between the camels, but pay particular attention to the back camel and the baby with its magnificent tail feathers that is right in front of it.

Look at the expression on this camel's face!
He is surprised. The facial expression is very realistic, and he must have been surprised to see this magnificent tail feather appear in front of him.
I've never seen a bird with wings that look like six solar panels.
They seem to be a family, as they come around the three camels.

Just like the sturdy and beautiful camels and people in the caravan, this rug also looks very sturdy.
It is thick enough for a Baluchi rug and is very comfortable.
It is tightly packed with a tight knot.

Not only in the living room, but I would also line up two slightly larger bookshelves on the wall, place this in front of them, and immerse myself in my thoughts while reading a book about the desert or a rug...
Just imagining how I could use it like that has me wanting to redecorate again.

(Text: Hirai)