Meymand

Meymand lies south of Shiraz in a mountain valley of Fars. The settlement is associated with the cultivation of fragrant flowers and the distillation of rose water, a craft rooted in the wider Persian tradition of preparing perfumes. Gardens occupy the watered ground between dry hills, and the scent of roses becomes part of the seasonal work of the valley. Distillation transforms the flowers into a fragrant liquid valued for food, hospitality and scent.