A delicate subject: paganism
 

Welcome to our paganism Archive. Have fun browsing!

 

(Browse for more articles)

 

Flat Weave Rugs/Kilims. The Hidden Language Within

Kilims, which are much rather ancient motif reveals its meaning as that of
than their relative the carpet, are a freedom and the associated concept of
kind of flat-weave rug. These rugs are good news brought from far away.
originally produced in a tribal The wheat ear motif: This symbol
environment. Unfortunately there is no represents the fertility of the earth and
certain information on how ancient kilims for this reason plenty and prosperity are
are; however archaeologists have found two interrelated ideas often found in
evidence of their existence on the walls kilim rugs.
of Egyptian tombs dating from 1700-1800 The pomegranate: Such motif is quite
BC. similar in meaning to that of the wheat
However incredible it may sound, it is ear motif because this fruit of paradise
even more amazing to know that some of with its hundreds of seeds in the single
the motifs found in such rugs seem to be fruit represented wealth and plenty.
quite more antique than the weaving There was an ancient custom in which
itself. The designs of a kilim tend to be whenever a couple got married,
of a geometric shape and often include pomegranate seeds were sprinkled in the
several symbolic motifs. These motifs home of the newlyweds so that they would
which are bound to be found on kilims are be happy and have healthy children.
copied in flat weaves all over the world The spider motif: The spider motif
from the tribes in the Atlas Mountains, bestows sacred significance because of
stopping by the Afghan nomads to the its connection to the legend of Arachne,
Navajo Indians in the U.S.A. and the the Lydian woman who was turned into a
Indians of the Andes in South America. spider by the Greek goddess Athena due to
The universal motifs typically found in Arachnes boasting of her ability as a
kilims hide an extremely rich language magnificent weaver.
based on ancient beliefs, legends and The tree of life motif: This symbol is
mythology. However, local variations may often displayed with its roots embedded
be easily spotted on kilims according to in the earth beneath, and its branches
the region and even village where they reaching up into the sky. The evident
have been woven. mystical connotation shows a connection
The most repeatedly occurring motifs in between mortal life and the spiritual
kilim rugs are the following: world above portraying the immortality of
The eye motif: Specially found in lots of the human soul.
Asian and African countries, the eye The snake motif: The motif of the snake
represents a charm against bad luck and is deeply rooted to that of the tree of
misfortune coming from the malicious eye life motif since the snake is depicted as
emitted by those who gaze at them with the guardian of the tree. This role may
envy or ill purpose. Therefore, the probably result from the annual snakes
different eye motifs seen in kilims are sloughing of their skin. Consequently,
deliberately woven to give protection to the snake represents rebirth and life
the members of the household. energy.
The rams horn motif: this is a symbol The diamond shaped motif (hand on waist):
which dates from the Neolithic times. This symbols meaning dates back to
Besides this, evidence of this motif has prehistory and it appears to be the
also been found among the Egyptian and stylized representation of a pregnant
Phoenician cultures. In old Anatolian woman and expresses the wish of the woman
civilizations the rams horn was the who is weaving the kilim of bringing
symbol of the power of the gods. Nowadays healthy children into the world.
in nomadic Turkish communities this To understand the meaning of the kilims
represents the symbol of power and motifs and their bright colors together
fertility, showing the particularity of with their intricate geometric patterns
being mostly related to male virility. help to enhance their beauty and make
The bird motif: This symbolizes the them even more attractive to the buyers
endless fascination of humankind towards eyes.
the idea of flying; therefore the bird




www.pfireland.net keyword stats [2008-03-01-2008-03-01]



Daily top traffic source : Google
Historical Google keyword trend


Most current Google search phrases:

will vandom ( witch


Other search engines trends:



Other search phrases:

the book the witch of blackbird pond info about wicca
north scopes trial facts
"hebe-greek god" information on catholic churches
information about ancient greece breusch pagan
language historical facts of north carolina
bell witch facts facts about women in ancient greece
info on greek gods and goddesses the history of witch craft
information about facts titanium the greek god
information on the greek god hephaestus origin of the pagan
university pf penn the history of witches
apollo greek god information catholic st francis
+pagen gods important facts about ancient greece
facts about roman gods clinical trial info
pagan origin of thanksgiving pagan demographics
historical facts of israel facts about the greek goddess athena
picture of diana there
history of pagans historical values of euro value vs
bureau of labor statistics history an authenticated history of the famous
historical statistics of the us germanic neopaganismPagan
Wicca gods names artemis goddess info
greek myths goddess the history of witch hunting





1- A- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10- 11- 12- 13- 14- 15- 16- 17- 18- 19- 20- 21- 22- 23- 24- 25- 26- 27- 28- 29- 30- 31- 32- 33- 34- 35- 36- 37- 38- 39- 40- 41- 42- 43- 44- 45- 46- 47- 48- 49- 50- 51- 52- 53- 54- 55- 56-