7" Sufi Dervish Whirling Statue - Brass embroidery

7" Sufi Dervish Whirling Statue - Brass embroideryThe dance of the dervishes is one of the most impressive features of the mysticisms of Sufi life. It is a form of active meditation which originated among certain groups and is still practiced by the Sufi Derishes of the Mevlevi Order, of which Rumi is believed to be the originator. Jall Uddin Muhammad Rumi, known more popularly as Mevlana Rumi, or simply "Rumi" was a 13th century Persian poet. Sufi Whirling is a custom or worship ceremony through

with scalloped edges

it rotates on a its central pivot

Detail: Machine Embroidery

Hanging Type: Hooks

or even when cleverly paired with western ensemble

Much emphasis is laid on the artistic quality of Urdu glyphs

"The prayer of love is etched on the heart of the dervish

Detail: Velvet Applique Work

Salwar Kameezes

it is a path that simply reveals itself through our intimate experience

In the words of Sufi Tales' very own modern-day Sufi poet and contributor Azhar Iqbal - Daamn-e-dil par dua likhi hui hai Ishq Ki

while the left hand is turned down toward the earth