Conference of the Birds, Wall Hanging, Attar of Nishapur, The Conference of the Birds, prints, Sufi story, Farid ud-Din-Attar, Tapestry

Moths gathered in a fluttering throng one night To learn the truth about the candle light, And they decided one of them should go To gather news of the elusive glow. One flew till in the distance he discerned A palace window where a candle burned — And went no nearer: back again he flew To tell the others what he thought he knew. The mentor of the moths dismissed his claim, Remarking: “He knows nothing of the flame.” A moth more eager than the one before Set out and passed beyond the palace door. He hovered in the aura of the fire, A trembling blur of timorous desire, Then headed back to say how far he’d been, And how much he had undergone and seen.
The mentor said: “You do not bear the signs Of one who’s fathomed how the candle shines.” Another moth flew out — his dizzy flight Turned to an ardent wooing of the light; He dipped and soared, and in his frenzied trance Both self and fire were mingled by his dance — The flame engulfed his wing-tips, body, head, His being glowed a fierce translucent red; And when the mentor saw that sudden blaze, The moth’s form lost within the glowing rays, He said: “He knows, he knows the truth we seek, That hidden truth of which we cannot speak.” To go beyond all knowledge is to find That comprehension which eludes the mind, And you can never gain the longed-for goal Until you first outsoar both flesh and soul; But should one part remain, a single hair Will drag you back and plunge you in despair — No creature’s self can be admitted here, Where all identity must disappear.”

Attar of Nishapur,
The Conference of the Birds
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- Handmade line of wall hanging banners and prints are inspired by my love for beauty and words that can inspire our hearts and soul.

- Wall Hanging:
Handmade and giclee printed on canvas like fabric. Banner is finished off with bamboo sticks on top and bottom and cotton string. Banner comes rolled as shown in the listing photo ready to hang on your wall. The wall hanging banner will be shipped in an unbendable mailing tube to ensure they arrive safe and sound.

-Print Only:
If you'd like to frame the print please select (Print only) to enjoy having it framed.
(Print Only) does not include frame you need to frame the print yourself.
(Print Only) is giclee printed with archival pigment ink on high quality canvas like fabric.
Prints will be shipped in an unbendable mailing tube to ensure they arrive safe and sound.

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Listing comes in 2 types;
- Wall Hanging
- Print Only

each type comes in 2 different sizes:

Size:
- Wall Hanging
17x32 inches (42 x 80 cm)
12x23 inches (30 x 58 cm)

- Print Only
17x32 inches (42 x 80 cm)
12x23 inches (30 x 58 cm)

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