Spring Flowers
Flower motifs and oriental rugs symbolize paradise, fertility, power, and the Garden of Eden. Flowers range from intricate naturalistic bouquets to stylize geometric versions found in nomadic village weaving.
Roses often symbolize love, beauty, and romance. White roses symbolize innocence while red roses symbolize romance.
Tulips mark the arrival of spring. They originated in central Asia and have been cultivated in Persia since the 10th century. Tulips represent prefect love and have a spiritual refence to the oneness of God. They represent prosperity, royalty, and power as the emblem of the ottoman empire during the 18th century “Tulip Era.”
Carnations symbolize love, devotion, and admiration. They represent the beauty of nature. Carnations are often found in prayer rugs. When depicted inside a niche they represent the Tree of Life, as found in the Garden of Eden.
