Few Persian textiles carry as much visual history as Termeh, and this Farvahar Termeh tablecloth brings that heritage to the everyday table. Measuring 100 x 100cm, it fits a square dining table, coffee table or display surface, working equally well for daily use and for special occasions such as Nowruz, often set alongside a Haft-Sin display. Woven in eight colours and embroidered entirely by hand, it suits anyone with a connection to Persian culture or searching for a considered handicraft gift. Every piece sold through Persis Collection supports the artisans who keep this embroidery tradition alive.
Handmade Features of This Authentic Persian Tablecloth
The base fabric is Termeh woven in eight colours, with a green ground set against maroon, gold and complementary tones that give the pattern depth without crowding the surface. Every flower and leaf motif is raised using hand embroidered Termeh needlework known as sarmeh-douzi, a slow technique that lifts metallic thread above the cloth for a dimensional, slightly reflective finish. The reverse carries a high-grade lining and the edges are corded, which helps the tablecloth keep its shape with regular use. Because the thread and stitching are delicate, avoid hand or machine washing; take the piece to a dry cleaner experienced with embroidered fabrics instead. Remove dust with a soft dry brush, iron only from the back over unembroidered sections on a low setting with a protective cloth, and keep the tablecloth away from perfume, alcohol and direct sunlight when not in use.
The Artistic Story Behind the Farvahar Design
The pattern is drawn from motifs of the Achaemenid era, with the Farvahar placed among the traditional Termeh border work as a quiet nod to ancient Persian identity. Two opposite corners carry delicate hand embroidered branches of flowers and leaves, their raised gold stitching catching the light against the green ground, not unlike a garden flourishing beside an old stone monument. These floral corners sit in contrast to the geometric and symbolic patterns running through the rest of the cloth, a pairing that gives the piece both formality and warmth. The Termeh weaving tradition behind this technique has been practised in Persian for centuries, and pieces like this one carry that history into present-day homes.
Specifications:
- Material: Termeh fabric with high-grade lining
- Size: 100 x 100 cm
- Weight: 890 g
- Colour: Green with maroon, gold and complementary tones
- Design: Achaemenid pattern with Farvahar motif
- Technique: Hand embroidered sarmeh-douzi (metallic thread embroidery)
- Care: Professional dry clean only
