Espand (Wild Rue) — A3 Digital Colour Print by Pardis Pahlavanlu, Spring 2025

Plant name: Peganum Harmala, Syrian Rue, Wild Rue, اسپند
Native to: Central and West Asia, North Africa, Southeastern Europe

With its distinct aroma and crackling sound as it burns, Espand (wild rue) has been cherished for centuries as a symbol of protection, renewal, and blessing. In Iranian and broader Persian traditions, its seeds are gently burned to ward off the evil eye and invite safeguarding energies into the home. The rising smoke becomes both ritual and remembrance — a gesture of care passed down through generations.

About the Series: The Multintto Art Prints series highlights native and culturally rooted plants, exploring their symbolic, spiritual, and historical meanings across the regions they originate from as well as the places they have since taken root. Each print offers a thoughtful visual interpretation that celebrates heritage, storytelling, and the enduring relationships between people and place.

Please note: the frame is not included in the price.