The Flowers on the Rug

In a quiet house a rug blooms with more than color. The Flowers on the Rug is a poetic tribute to a father who filled his home with the beauty of Persian patterns and the gentleness of nature. Inspired by the intricate rugs of her childhood and the delicate sketches her father once made, Pooneh weaves words and images into a luminous reflection on art and memory. This picture book, told with minimal yet lyrical text, evokes the feeling of paging through a memory. Perfect for readers of all ages, it honors the legacy of a father’s creative spirit—and the way his flowers continue to bloom, stitched into the very fabric of home.

Pooneh Erami is an Iranian-American architect and artist. She balances her time between designing, drawing, and teaching. The Flowers on the Rug is her first children's book, created as a tribute to her father. 

Ali A. Erami’s illustrations live on through his daughters and granddaughters. The flowers in this story are inspired by one of his original drawings, later redrawn by his daughter, Pooneh. He passed away in December 2018 and now rests alongside his beloved wife in Corona del Mar, California. 

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