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Shabbir Merchant
Tree of Life - Embroidered Tapestry Wall Hanging

2019

$7,000
£5,375.70
€6,160.48
CA$9,854.27
A$11,038.96
CHF 5,752.31
MX$134,652.55
NOK 73,098.61
SEK 68,926.78
DKK 45,980.17

About the Item

Tree of Life One ancient mythical symbol appears across various cultures as the esoteric Tree of Life. The Tree represents life's abundance and immortality. The cosmic mountain is often depicted as the highest point on earth where heaven and earth meet, where Gods dwell; the Tree stands atop it. Specific trees are held sacred and worshipped as the Tree of Life by the different cultures, and it does not bode well to cut the Peepal in India, Bodhi (Peepal) in Buddhist countries, Cyprus in Iran etc. About: "Art is just perception. The first glance is an emotion, your emotion. The title of the canvas is read after that."- Shabbir Merchant. Shabbir Merchant is a textile artist from Mumbai, who has been engineering embroideries into art since two decades. His canvases vary from haute couture garments to opulent interior made-ups to wall art. A graduate in fashion design from Kansas State University, Shabbir's intrigue for embroideries moved him to India, where his creativity transitioned from garment design to surface decoration.          Shabbir's style is laboriously intensive, employing traditional embroidery techniques (a penchant for Dogh and Wasli) and a plethora of mixed materials, sometimes as many as twenty eight colors in a six inch square. Architecture inspires him: the geometry, structure, domes, decorations. His artwork thus translates as absolute ethnic and ornamental, or base minimalist carrying his obsessive signature of detailed intensity. Shabbir's work has couturiers, interior designers, luxury hotels, socialites, and their homes on its client list. The Tree of Life is illustrated typical to the art and culture of a specific region. Hence, its forms are a myriad of creative depictions. The elongated tear-drop motif in this wall panel is inspired by the classic Tree of Life woven art from Kashmir. This Buteh Tree is handcrafted in zardozi using Dogh - a very, very old embroidery technique of patiently couching metal threads (zari) in precision to achieve the desired shape. This stitch technique was developed for the panel over trials and retrials with reference from a vintage cushion. The Tree is depicted in stately grandeur atop a lotus, with peacocks flanking it either side, embroidered in light gold zari on deep burgandy velvet. This artwork is a homage to authentic ancient art forms that are now an endangered skill. A note on handmade: Handmade products will have irregularities in it's workmanship. This is what sets it apart from machine made or computerized; the perfection they offer feels synthetic or artificial. Especially when one speaks of art and craft. These wall panels are works of hand worked embroideries. Imperfections such as an occasional puckering of the base material are expected with the kind of embroidery stitches used. These textiles are embroidered by highly skilled artisans. The materials used for the embroideries are of extremely high quality.
  • Creator:
    Shabbir Merchant (1973)
  • Creation Year:
    2019
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Asheville, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0000201stDibs: LU145027307582

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