{"title":"Geometric Defiance","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeometric Defiance is a physical narrative of resilience, dedicated to the people of Iran and their enduring quest for freedom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection draws its inspiration from a pivotal era in Persian history. Following the 7th-century invasion of Iran, new restrictions were imposed on architectural adornment, strictly forbidding the depiction of human forms. Rather than allowing their artistic identity to be erased, Iranian artisans utilized their superior mastery of mathematics to innovate. They transformed Islamic Geometric Patterns (in Farsi referred to as Gereh-Chini, or Tarh-e-Eslimi) into a language of intricate complexity; a subtle, brilliant form of intellectual resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough segmented construction and precision inlays, these bowls mirror that historical persistence. By utilizing modern CNC technology to execute these geometric patterns, Sam bridges the gap between the artisans of the past and the struggle for descent today. Geometric Defiance is a reminder that while political and religious systems may impose boundaries, ingenuity is boundless. Persian culture survived the past; it will survive the present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ascension-iv","title":"Ascension IV","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the largest and most intricate work in the entire collection. Composed of 192 individual segments, this vessel features six unique side inlays and a seventh inlay at the base. While other pieces in this series invite the viewer to appreciate a single geometric design in its purest form, Ascension IV brings the entire visual language together into one singular bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece was the genesis of the collection — the very first vessel crafted for this series, born from a desire to celebrate the full breadth of these patterns before dedicating individual works to each one. There are no repeated designs here; every inlay is a unique expression of the craft. It serves as a complete archive of the collection's identity, with the geometry flowing from the feature ring all the way to the heart of the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e192 hand-cut segments\u003c\/strong\u003e — each placed with precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7 unique inlays\u003c\/strong\u003e — six on the sides, one at the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind\u003c\/strong\u003e — no two designs repeat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe genesis piece\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Geometric Defiance collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted by Gerdoo Woodworking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gerdoo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47907149381806,"sku":null,"price":2300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/4784\/5550\/files\/E3EC96FF-0DDE-4B51-B85A-8660B113A040.jpg?v=1779769110"},{"product_id":"secrete-within-curly-maple","title":"Secret Within - Curly Maple","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a quiet mystery in the form of an iris. This circular, hollow-form bowl is designed with a deliberate constraint: a narrow opening that guards a much larger truth. I named this piece “Secret Within” because the intricate inlay is physically larger than the aperture itself. It is a work that can never be fully seen from a single vantage point; the geometry remains, in part, a secret.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Geometric Gereh Lineage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pattern belongs to the Davazdah (Twelve) family of geometric designs. Specifically known as Gereh-e-Tond-e-Davazdah, this variation was historically used to adorn a safe located within the Shah Abdol-Azim Shrine in Tehran. The tiling of this pattern looks like below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe curly maple exterior acts as a shimmering, light-filled veil, its natural chatoyancy shifting with every movement. This radiant shell serves as a deliberate contrast to the \"Secret Within\": a hidden heart of walnut. The dark, grounded clarity of the walnut inlay provides a structural gravity to the complex geometric lines tucked beneath the shoulder of the bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gerdoo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47907212624046,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/4784\/5550\/files\/64F8453A-F7A0-43A0-90D8-B959E3DB1EAE.jpg?v=1779771927"},{"product_id":"sama-i","title":"Sama I","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dance of Sama has four stages. The ceremony begins in the First Selam, as the dervish sheds the black Kherghe (cloak) to reveal the white Tennure, signaling a soul’s awakening from earthly ego. In the Second Selam, the hands shift to become a bridge—the right turned toward the sky to receive grace and the left toward the earth to bestow it. The Third Selam is the peak of rapture, where both hands are often raised in total surrender as the self dissolves into the divine. Finally, the Fourth Selam marks the return; the dervish completes the rotation and returns to their station, carrying the peace and geometry of the heavens back into the world of form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Alchemy of Wood \u0026amp; Spirit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dark walnut represents the Kherghe, the black cloak of the dervish symbolizing the heavy, earthly world and the ego. The maple star at the center represents the transition into the white Tennure, the radiant robe that signifies clarity found at the heart of the spiritual dance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gereh’s Lineage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth patterns in this series originate from a single design found in the Tomb of Majlesi in Isfahan. In traditional geometry, a design’s name often reveals its underlying structure. This specific motif is known as Davazdah-o-Hasht-e-Gardoon, which translates to \"Twelve and Rotating Eight.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unique form of this bowl, with three sides sweeping upward and one side reaching down, captures the second stage of the Sama. In this moment, the dervish becomes a bridge between realms. With one hand turned toward the earth to bestow grace and the other reaching for the sky, the wood itself mimics the physical shift from the material to the spiritual. It is a snapshot of the seeker in mid-rotation, balanced between their earthly roots and their celestial aspirations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gerdoo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47907238543534,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/4784\/5550\/files\/2B04A33E-71AA-451E-A550-8D6569BBF10E_89fc29f0-4694-47e5-81cb-9662848cf3a0.jpg?v=1779772469"},{"product_id":"sama-ii","title":"Sama II","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe dance of Sama has four stages. The ceremony begins in the First Selam, as the dervish sheds the black Kherghe (cloak) to reveal the white Tennure, signaling a soul’s awakening from earthly ego. In the Second Selam, the hands shift to become a bridge—the right turned toward the sky to receive grace and the left toward the earth to bestow it. The Third Selam is the peak of rapture, where both hands are often raised in total surrender as the self dissolves into the divine. Finally, the Fourth Selam marks the return; the dervish completes the rotation and returns to their station, carrying the peace and geometry of the heavens back into the world of form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alchemy of Wood \u0026amp;amp; Spirit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark walnut represents the Kherghe, the black cloak of the dervish symbolizing the heavy, earthly world and the ego. The maple star at the center represents the transition into the white Tennure, the radiant robe that signifies clarity found at the heart of the spiritual dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gereh’s Lineage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth patterns in this series originate from a single design found in the Tomb of Majlesi in Isfahan. In traditional geometry, a design’s name often reveals its underlying structure. This specific motif is known as Davazdah-o-Hasht-e-Gardoon, which translates to \"Twelve and Rotating Eight.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winged edges of the bowl capture the physical momentum of the dervish, frozen in a state of constant ascent. While the dervish often acts as a bridge between different realms, there is a profound moment of total surrender where both hands are raised toward the sky. This gesture, mirrored in the upward sweep of the wood, represents a complete immersion in a higher state of being, letting go of the world entirely to witness a sense of universal oneness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gerdoo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47907299000494,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/4784\/5550\/files\/27A3D3F9-10F2-4611-B6A5-A31736A450AA-COLLAGE.jpg?v=1779774858"},{"product_id":"ascension-iii","title":"Ascension III","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposed of 144 individual segments, the architecture of this bowl is designed with a singular purpose: to act as a frame for the geometry it carries. Every structural choice was made to direct the eye toward the feature ring. By making the surrounding rings dramatically narrower, the vessel itself seems to recede, allowing the Gereh to be praised and appreciated as the true heart of the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is not only the geometry that defines this piece, but the character of the material itself. The feature ring and the base are crafted from a vibrant curly maple that shimmers and shifts as it catches the light from different angles. This chatoyancy creates a sense of movement that contrasts with the dark, stable walnut segments. When viewed from above, the concentric rings act like a visual funnel, drawing the viewer's attention toward the massive, luminous piece of curly maple at the very bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Geometric Gereh Lineage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pattern belongs to the eight (Hasht) family of geometry and is known as Kar-e-Hasht. This specific arrangement is part of the historical architectural legacy found within the Pavilion of Forty Columns, Chehel Sotoun, in Isfahan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gerdoo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47907340779694,"sku":null,"price":1550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/4784\/5550\/files\/DE87253F-A683-44B9-B653-DE06E5D99305-COLLAGE.jpg?v=1779775856"},{"product_id":"ascension-ii","title":"Ascension II","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis segmented vessel, composed of 168 individual pieces, stands as the thinnest and lightest work in the entire collection. While much of this series explores the philosophical depths of Iranian geometry, this piece is a celebration of the technical discipline required to bring those concepts to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe focus here is on the physical depth of the work. The Gereh inlays are carved nearly a half-inch into the wood—a depth that pushes the limits of the material. Operating at this scale introduces a host of technical challenges, from the risk of wood chip-outs to the frequent breakage of delicate router tips. Each inlay in this collection requires between 4 to 6 hours of focused execution, a process that demands absolute patience to achieve such a seamless integration between the walnut and maple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Geometric Gereh Lineage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pattern belongs to the eight (Hasht) family of geometry and is known as Kar-e-Hasht. 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