Rumi wall art turns the words of the thirteenth-century Persian poet Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi into contemporary canvas pieces. Each artwork here pairs a verse — set in Persian nastaliq calligraphy — with modern colour and composition, so the poetry works as a design element as much as a text.
The poetry behind the collection
Rumi wrote in Persian, and his two major works are the Masnavi and the Divan-e Shams. The verses chosen for these pieces return to his recurring subjects: love as a transforming force, the whirling sama dance, longing for the beloved, and hich — nothing — understood as freedom rather than emptiness. The original line is always preserved in Persian; the English title conveys its central idea rather than offering a literal translation.
Styles in this collection
Some pieces are pure calligraphy, where the movement of the script carries the whole composition. Others place the verse alongside a whirling dancer, a portrait, or Persian tile and mosaic patterns. Palettes run from turquoise and gold through to monochrome, so a favourite verse can usually be found in a version that suits a particular room.
Choosing a size
Above a sofa or bed, artwork that spans roughly two-thirds the width of the furniture below it tends to look balanced — a 48×32 inch canvas over a standard three-seater, for example. For a narrow entryway or the space between two windows, the portrait formats sit better. Every piece is printed to order, gallery-wrapped over a wooden frame, and arrives ready to hang.
Questions
Who was Rumi?Rumi (1207–1273) was a Persian poet and Sufi mystic, born in Balkh and settled for most of his life in Konya. He is among the most widely read poets in the English-speaking world today.
Is the Persian text a real verse?Yes. Every piece carries an actual line from Rumi's poetry in the original Persian script.
Which size should I order?Measure the wall space first and aim to fill about two-thirds of the available width. Each product page lists the exact dimensions for every size.
