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Blood-Stained Beauty
The tradition of women constantly knitting and learning how to make very intricate laces. The reason they did this is to give something not so valuable value. For example, a small piece of lace would get over an old broken radio in the house so... More
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Purification
Water is represented as a purifying element in Turkish symbolism and seen as a representation of the soul and life. The swirly patterns within the figures on the background are commonly found in rugs and ceramics representing the waves of the... More
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Soul's Gate
The heart of someone is considered to be the gate to their soul in Turkish beliefs. One of the most common motifs for heart and soul symbolization are carnation flowers. The motif in this composition is inspired by traditional rug patterns based on... More
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The Fortune Teller
Star readings have been performed by Turkish women for many years to interpret dreams and/or foresee the future. In this illustration, the sky and the stars have been represented by traditional patterns inspired the tulip figure, which is a common... More
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The Funeral of a Goddess
The ritual of henna burning has been performed for thousands of years which is a ritual that women do the night before their wedding day. At the beginning of the night, the bride places a piece of henna into her palms and burns it, as it burns,... More
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The Healer
In Anatolia, almost all shaman healers were women who would perform healing rituals with sacrificed animals using their blood and skin. Women’s powers come from the goddesses and the moon.
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