Symbols and Motifs of Oriental Rugs
Symbols and Motifs of Oriental Rugs
Star – Spirituality, Good Luck
Numbers – Signify Dates and Times
Mihrab – Gateway to Paradise
Herati – Water Garden, Fish-Mahi
Hand – Prayer Rug
Diamond – Signifies women. Two diamonds attached together represent a man and woman
Cross – Faith
Comb – Cleanliness
Ewer, Jug – Purification
Boteh – Flame, Universe
Amulet – Thwarts Evil Eye
Hyacinth – Regeneration
Pomegranate – Fertility
Leaf – Endless Regeneration
Cypress – Serenity, Rebirth
Tulip – Prosperity
Rose – White: Innocence; Red: Passion; General: Mystery
Blossom – Youth, Spring, Newly Wed
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Peony – Power
Lotus – Rebirth, Immortality
Lily – Purity, Spirituality
Iris – Religious Liberty
Tree of Life – Direct path from Earth to Heaven
Paradise Bird – Paradise
Dog – Protection, Trust, Defense
Peacock – Immortality
Parrot – Escaping from danger, Protection
Duck, Swan – Marital Fertility, Enchantment
Eagle – Power
Bird – Faith, Fertility
Snake – Guardian, Wisdom
Dragon – Power
Chicken, Rooster – Protection from evil eye
Man – Depiction of weaver in rug
Camel – Wealth, Prosperity
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