About the artwork
Bring the movement and spiritual energy of Rumi’s poetry into your space with Dance Is My Desire. This Persian wall art combines a graceful ballet dancer with flowing Persian calligraphy in luminous gold, deep blue, and soft white. The layered lettering extends through the dancer’s dress, creating a sense of freedom, rhythm, and transformation.
The Poetry Behind the Artwork
Inspired by a celebrated verse from Rumi’s Divan-e Shams, the artwork expresses a longing to experience love with complete openness and joy:
یک دست جام باده و یک دست جعد یار
رقصی چنین میانهٔ میدانم آرزوست
“With a cup of wine in one hand and the beloved’s curl in the other, I long to dance like this at the heart of the arena.”
Here, dance becomes more than movement—it represents release from limitation and the courage to enter life fully. The calligraphy, soft watercolor textures, and poised figure turn Rumi’s words into a contemporary visual story.
Designed for Meaningful Spaces
This Rumi Persian calligraphy canvas brings light and movement to a living room, bedroom, office, entryway, or meditation space. Its blue, white, and gold palette works especially well with modern, minimalist, and neutral interiors. It is also a thoughtful Persian gift for weddings, housewarmings, Nowruz, birthdays, and anyone who feels connected to Iranian culture and poetry.
Canvas Details
- Gallery-wrapped canvas with a semi-gloss finish
- 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 attached
- Available in multiple sizes and made to order
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
Delivery timing depends on destination and selected size. Available shipping methods and costs are shown at checkout.
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.
What collectors say
Parisa ZamiriAbsolutely love this one. The quality is as I expected and the flow and motion of this picture. Wonderful
PedramThis is truly a beautiful piece of art. You can tell how much love, care, and attention have been put into this calligraphy. I really love it.
DianneThis canvas artwork is beautiful and looks stunning on my wall. Getting ready to order another one🙂