Pīrāhanī bar āb Persian 2018

A Shirt Upon the Water is a fantasy novel set in a time when drought has gripped the land and water has become the greatest hope of its people. The story follows Pari, a young girl who lives with her mother and is unexpectedly drawn into a series of strange adventures that lead her into a world far beyond anything she has ever known. Along the way, she encounters new companions, faces a succession of trials, and moves steadily toward an uncertain destiny.

While many fantasy novels are rooted in Western myths and traditions, A Shirt Upon the Water draws deeply on Iranian culture, folklore, beliefs, and storytelling traditions. Although written in a contemporary style, the novel gradually reconnects readers with the rich heritage of Iran’s distant past.

Filled with surprising twists and extraordinary scenes, the story grows increasingly wondrous as it unfolds. Readers are introduced to an underground city and a host of imaginative creatures inspired by Persian mythology and folklore, including the Fire-Winged Houbara, the Musiqar bird, the Tighal Tree, and other remarkable beings. Blending adventure, myth, and imagination, A Shirt Upon the Water offers a captivating journey into the unique world of Iranian fantasy.