Tag: Carpet
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Symbolism and Spirituality of the Turkic Carpet
The tropes of rug design can be observed in traditional Turkish and Turkic inspired prayer mats: borders enclosing labyrinthine floral patterns and vegetation can be equated to Paradise, the ultimate abode shielded from the vicissitudes of life, saturated with greenery and lusciousness. The sustained stylistic usage of flowers infuses them with spiritual lustre, signifying fertility and…