About the artwork
Created as meaningful Persian wall art, Trap of Calamity brings a graceful sense of movement together with flowing Persian calligraphy into a modern setting. Its balanced contemporary palette gives the artwork enough presence to anchor a room while leaving space for the poetry, symbolism, and personal associations to remain central.
Poetry and Meaning
Saadi uses the beloved’s curling hair as both chain and snare: to enter love is to accept its beautiful danger, while only the uninvolved remain untouched.
Featured Persian verse:
سلسلهٔ موی دوست حلقهٔ دام بلاست
هر که در این حلقه نیست، فارغ از این ماجراست
Poet: Saadi (سعدی شیرازی), Ghazal 47.
Meaning: The beloved’s chain of hair is the loop of calamity; whoever is outside this ring is free from the story.
Designed for Meaningful Spaces
Trap of Calamity is well suited to a living area, studio, workspace, hallway, or quiet reflection space. Its balanced contemporary palette works with contemporary rooms as well as spaces with traditional Persian accents, and its cultural focus makes it a thoughtful gift for a wedding, housewarming, Nowruz, birthday, or anyone connected to Persian art.
Canvas Details
- Gallery-wrapped, made-to-order canvas
- Printed with fade-resistant, water-based HP Latex inks
- Professionally stretched over a durable wooden support frame
- Canvas depth is selected for the ordered size and may be 0.75, 1.25, or 1.5 inches
- Ready to hang with mounting hardware included
- Available in multiple sizes
Looking for a different size, color palette, poem, or personalized version? Contact ORIAVI to discuss a custom order.
THE ORIAVI STANDARD
Made for your space
Every canvas is made to order and finished for display, with the details that matter kept close at hand.
Crafted after you order
We print and assemble each canvas after your order is placed, then prepare it for display before it leaves production.
Shipping & delivery
Free shipping on all wall art. Delivery timing depends on destination and selected size.
Hanging & care
Your canvas arrives ready to hang. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners or excess moisture.
Want to make it yours?
Use Customize this artwork above if you would like a different poem, palette, size, or composition. We’ll review your request before production.