Sumac (Rhus Coriaria) / سماق — A4 B&W Washi Edition by Pardis Pahlavanlu, Summer 2026

Plant name: Sumac (Rhus coriaria), Sicilian Sumac, Tanner's Sumac, سماق

Native to: Western Asia, Southern Europe

With its vibrant crimson berries and tangy flavour, Sumac has long been treasured across West Asia, the Mediterranean, and Indigenous territories across Turtle Island as both a culinary ingredient and a symbol of abundance, hospitality, and connection to the land. In many cultures, including Indigenous communities and those in Iran, its fruits are gathered, dried, and ground into a rich spice that brings brightness to shared meals and seasonal traditions. Rooted in landscapes shaped by sun and resilience, sumac carries stories of place, memory, and belonging, linking generations through food, gathering, and care.

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.