An art scarf inspired by The Met collection. The lively motif featured on both sides of this scarf comes from an illustrated manuscript (ca. 1600) of Farid al-Din Attar's mystical poem Language of the Birds. The text comprises a series of parables narrated by a hoopoe, a crested bird that leads a flock representing individual souls on a journey to find the mythic simurgh, a benevolent winged creature symbolizing spiritual unity. This scarf reimagines the illustration decorating "The Concourse of the Birds," a charming folio added to the manuscript in the early 17th century. Signed by Habiballah of Sava (Iranian, active ca. 1590-1610), the painting depicts the hoopoe addressing his avian companions before they depart on their quest. To find inspiration for how to style this scarf, read our blog post