Iranian artist let the trees "immortal"

[Global Times Special Reporter Wang Xiaoyan] In recent years, every spring, before Iran's Norruz Festival, a team of artists are active on the streets of Tehran. They used traditional techniques to make the dead lane trees on the roadside into artworks, giving these trees for the second time. According to reports, this activity is part of the local "Drax" (Tree's Territory) movement. Artists show their skills, spread Iranian culture, express their respect and love of life by letting the trees "immortal", express their respect and love of their lives. Essence

Iranian artist turned the trunk of Valeos Street into a artwork. (IC Photo)

The sidewalk trees on the side of Iran are basically sycamore trees. The rough trunk of the dead sycamore is the "stage" of the sculptors. Their favorite creative content is the trees with lush and leafy, flowers blooming and inhabiting birds. In fact, this theme comes from the ancient myths of Persia -the tree of life and the Simaer. The tree of life is a classic symbol of the Middle East culture, and it is also a commonly used pattern for the famous Persian carpet. It has many meanings, such as peace, wisdom, protection, earth, and life. The Simaer Bird is also a symbol of Iranian traditional culture. In local myths, the west bird's branches shake the tree of life and let the seeds scattered on the ground to take root and sprout, and then there is a colorful life story.

The main use of artists is called "Monabatcali". It is a woodcarving skill circulating from the Persian period. It uses simple tools to carve the layered, complicated and beautiful wooden reliefs. The exquisite skills of the artist make the tree of life carved and the Simae birds are like alive, as if it does give the dead trees. Another ancient skill used by the artist is called "Katamcari". It is a process of inlaid on the wood with metal and glass. The trunk decorated with such a decorative trunk is full of Persian style. In response to the thin trunk, the artist uses various materials such as iron, color cloth strips and color paint to flexibly create to turn the dead life into beautiful decoration.

The sycamore tree has a deep relationship with the city of Tehran. There is even a saying in the local area: there are sycamore trees first, and then Tehran. One of the oldest sycamore trees in Tehran is said to be in the center of the old city of Ima Zardy Ye Hai Haiya. The ancient tomb has a history of 800 years, while the ancient tree is 900 years old. The root of the sycamore trees and the low demand for precipitation, which is the reason why Tehran's various sycamore trees. The Valeos Avenue has the most sycamore trees. This street can be said to be the most important and most famous street in Iran. Many important landmark buildings and famous places in Tehran are located around the street. It is more than 18 kilometers long, running through the north and south of De Heilan, and dividing the city into east -west parts. The sycamore trees on both sides of the street are tall and dense. Iran, known as the desert climate, forms a rare tree -lined road. The daily irrigation of these big trees is also very knowledgeable. When the Iranians connect the road under the road, Khaeroi is connected under the street. The Erlan is north and low in the north to the south. system.

The evolution of the names of the Valias Avenue is also very interesting, and the renames several times reflect the local history. The street was built in the 1920s and was built in accordance with the order of King Lisa Khan. After the street was completed, it was named after his name. After the Islamic Revolution in 1979, the street was renamed Mostea Street, named after the name of the former Prime Minister Mohammed Mostel. Later, it was changed to the current name of Valias Street, named after the name of Shiites Emma.

In the 16th century, an Italian musician who came to Persian pilgrims said: "If Istanbul is the city of Cedar, then Tehran is the city of Indus." The Iranian who is in the desert is especially cherished by the desert. The locals believe that there will be other life existences with trees, and then animals inhabit, and then humans can reproduce. According to reports, the big trees in Tehran generally have ID cards. When people build houses, they must not cut the trees at will. If you have to cut the trees, you need to apply to the municipal department in advance. Therefore, some buildings in Tehran are built around large trees such as sycamore trees, not the first -built houses and later greening by outsiders.

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