Customer testimonial: "Tree of Life" Persian rug in harmony with William Morris

Customer Review

Good morning, Golestan. Thank you for sending the package with such meticulous care.

I tried it in front of the Kawashima Selkon Kelmscott Tree pattern curtains. This is an English design by William Morris's daughter (1891), and since it's the same tree of life motif, I was a little apprehensive about whether it would blend in or clash.

Although not visible in the picture, the white wallpaper is Lilicala's Aviary, an English motif (from 1900 onwards) with birds and flowers scattered throughout. The lace is Morris's Willow Bough (1887), which seems to go well with anything.

Indeed, by placing it in the center of the room, a little distance from the curtains and furniture, it harmonized beautifully. However, I can't capture that scene well with a pulled-back shot. If I try to include the whole thing, the angle distorts, and the impressive scale is completely lost.

As for the other silk rug, I intended to examine how that blue would glare under sunlight, but I ran out of time yesterday. I've learned quite a bit and I'm confident I can take good photos, so please bear with me for the web-ready ones for now. This time, please accept this as a report of its arrival and my thanks. (I'm considering the blue silk rug for a guest room in my niece's Japanese-style room, or as a tapestry in this living room.)

I've always used various types of unscented Mr. Lloyd products because they are excellent for preventing yellowing and mold.

Thank you for your careful instructions.

Thank you for everything.

Comment from Golestan

Thank you for visiting the recent exhibition and for your detailed and insightful report.

I was deeply moved by your story of how the William Morris daughter's Tree of Life (1891) curtains and the rug from the Mirmehdi workshop, with the same motif, harmonized without clashing in the same room. It's a wonderful coincidence that both Britain and the Middle East independently developed the "Tree of Life" motif around 1900, and I'm impressed by the spaciousness of your room that can accommodate both.

The choice to place it in the center at a distance is also something the shop owner can learn from.

Please take your time with the photos of the blue silk rug. Your ideas for using it as a guest rug in a Japanese-style room or as a tapestry are both wonderful.

Your advice about Mr. Lloyd is very helpful to me as well.

We look forward to your continued patronage.

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