Description
The design of Derafsh Kaviani based on Ferdowsi’s poems in Shahnameh. Derafsh Kaviani is the legendary flag of Iran, which has been the symbol of freedom for Iranian people throughout history. This flag emerged with the uprising of Kaveh against the tyranny of the evil Zahhak.
Ferdowsi’s Poems on Derafsh Kaviani:
King saw that leather on spear
A noble sign soon did appear
Dressed it in precious silk so fine
With gold & gems gave it design
He raised it like the moon on high
A lucky sign cast to the sky
Hung from it red, purple & gold
Called it “Kāvean Banner” of old
Since then, all who rose as king
Crowned under that sacred thing
That once torn leather of fight
Decked anew with gems bright
With rich silk & cloth of renown
Star of Kāveans gained its crown
It lit the dark like morning flame
Filled all hearts with hope again