Rare Kalamkar illustrating an episode of Kalila wa Dimna

Ivory cotton hanging with hand painted polychrome decoration representing Majnûn and Leyla. Triple border with a floral motif made with a stamp. On the upper right, four lines in black "nasta'liq". In two sewn strips.

Iran, late 19th century

290 x 150 cm



Registrations :

"When Leyla heard these words and because of the separation (from her beloved), all upset, she began to mourn and fell to the ground. "

These poetic verses are absent from the versions of Nezâmi, Jâmi or Dehlavi.



A Qajar Kalamkar, Iran, late 19th century, An ivory cotton fabric with a handprinted polychrome decor depicting Leila wa majnun story.