London, England, August 25--A rare Persian carpet designed and woven by master Mohammad Sirafian was put on display at the UN Headquarters in New York, MNA reported.
According to IranMania, the unique carpet was displayed in the building by Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Mohammad Javad Zarif.
The 25-square-meter carpet has many exclusive designs and bears an inscription of the famous poem by Sardi which graces the entrance to the Hall of Nations of the UN building in New York. An English translation of the poem is displayed next to the carpet.
The colors used in the carpet are all made from natural materials, with fast colors which change and become more beautiful with the passing of the time.
Zarif said that it is common for countries to present gifts to the UN building, adding that Iran donated a rare Persian carpet to the building in the 1950s during the time of former prime minister Mohammad Mosaddeq.
The locations designated for storing and displaying gifts are almost full. The importance of this new gift is indicated by the fact that it is being displayed in one of the best spots in the building, where all the diplomats meet and hold talks, Zarif said.
Following is the English translation of the Sardi poem inscribed on the rug:
"Of one Essence is the human race,
Thusly has Creation put the Base;
One Limb impacted is sufficient,
For all Others to feel the Mace."
