The Palm Tree Ceramic Tile Mural

The palm branch is a symbol of victory, triumph, peace, and eternal life originating in the ancient Near East and Mediterranean world. The palm (Phoenix) was sacred in Mesopotamian religions and, in ancient Egypt, represented immortality. In Judaism, a closed frond of the date palm is part of the festival of Sukkot. Christians adapted the palms as a symbol of resurrection (victory over death through the union with Christ). Palm fronds were lain on the path walked by Christ as he entered Jerusalem.Palms in dreams may also be a message for us to resurrect aspects of ourselves. In resurrecting these parts, we become a more whole entity. The palm tree, particularly the date palm, holds a significant place in Islam due to its frequent mention in the Quran. It symbolizes prosperity, resilience, and divine blessings.

The tile design is the work of Marie Balian, a world-renowned ceramic tile artist. She incorporated the symbolism above with the gazelles (a symbol of serenity) to come up with the spectacular concept that you see here.