18" Sufi Dervish Whirling Statue - Brass Overlay Finish: Powder Coated - Brass

Finish: Powder Coated - Brass

traditionally worn as an upper garment by men and woman alike

of which Rumi is believed to be the originator

be it natural or artificial indoor lighting

18" Sufi Dervish Whirling Statue - Brass Overlay Finish: Powder Coated - BrassThe dance of the dervishes is one of the most impressive features of the mysticisms of Sufi life. It is a form of active meditation which originated among certain groups and is still practiced by the Sufi Derishes of the Mevlevi Order, of which Rumi is believed to be the originator. Jall Uddin Muhammad Rumi, known more popularly as Mevlana Rumi, or simply "Rumi" was a 13th century Persian poet. Sufi Whirling is a custom or worship ceremony through