A colorful tablecloth from long ago

The table is a platform for the soul, food, and symbol, and it is addressed in every cultural gathering. The table and its associated rituals have always been considered in Iranian visual and written arts, from painting and scenes of royal banquets to what is left of table manners in the Shahnameh. These works of art have not only addressed aesthetics but also implicitly addressed social, cultural, and even political life, opening a window into the historical and cultural world of Iran.