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The Qashqai Tribe: Threads of Tradition, Freedom of Design Among Iran’s many tribal cultures, the Qashqai stand out not only for their rich nomadic heritage but also for their extraordinary contributions to the art of carpet weaving. Their textiles—especially their carpets—are celebrated worldwide for their bold abstraction of nature and imaginative use of color. What makes Qashqai carpets truly remarkable is not only their beauty, but the spirit behind their creation. Woven by the hands of strong, visionary women, each piece tells a story of resilience, freedom, and creativity. Living a nomadic life that follows the rhythm of the seasons, these women transform wool into vibrant expressions of their environment—often without a written pattern or plan. Their looms were built for movement, designed to be dismantled and carried as families migrated from summer to winter pastures. Despite the physical strain of hours spent seated at low looms—often leading to lasting pain in their shoulders, necks, and backs—these women wove on, driven by more than necessity. Carpet weaving was not only a form of artistic expression, but also a vital contribution to the economic life of the tribe. In contrast to the formal, symmetrical layouts of urban Persian carpets, Qashqai weavers enjoy remarkable freedom in their compositions. Motifs are arranged intuitively, often resulting in asymmetrical yet harmonious designs that pulse with life. This organic method—born out of both tradition and innovation—has influenced artists and designers far beyond the world of textiles. For me, it is from these carpets and their creators that I draw the deepest inspiration. In their raw authenticity and quiet defiance of conformity, I find a powerful design language that continues to shape my own artistic journey. Qashqai carpets are not just artifacts of a fading way of life—they are dynamic works of art, echoing the voices of women who wove not only wool, but the spirit of a people into every knot.

I want to share my deep feelings about Nostr. When I saw one of the 'ostriches'—I mean the creators, especially artists, food and drink makers—selling their work directly, I realized something important: Nostr is the most powerful Value-for-Value protocol in the world. If people outside truly understood what this space offers, they wouldn’t waste another moment on centralized platforms. Bitcoin+V4V+decentralized protocol= NOSTR 💜

Saadi (Persian poet, 13th century): "Human beings are members of a whole, In creation of one essence and soul. If one member is afflicted with pain, Other members uneasy will remain. If you have no sympathy for human pain, The name of human you cannot retain"

I don’t have much technical knowledge about Bitcoin, but one thing is clear: ordinary Iranian people have never been legally allowed to mine it. The government has reserved that right for itself. Considering the extremely slow internet in Iran, is it even possible for regular people to mine? Especially when we’ve just experienced a full internet blackout for 72 hours during the recent conflict between Iran and Israel?

Real freedom and peace can only come by uniting all people of the world regardless of skin color, gender, or where they live under true democracy. Even if it seems like just a dream. 🕊️

Tonight, I was listening to the life story of "Kevin Mitnick" through @Jadi 's YouTube channel , a brilliant Iranian programmer and hacker. One thing struck me deeply: why do genius and kind-hearted people often die young, especially when the world still needs them , while the cruel ones seem to live forever? Sometimes, this world feels truly merciless.