In this volume the author, who has conducted in-depth research on the decoding of the iconography of the kilim, analyzes the recurring symbolic elements.
[History of the Anatolian Kilim] Dating back to Neolithic times, the tradition of the kilim has been preserved more or less intact over the centuries. For the complex symbolism of its signs and colors, the antique kilim is one of the most significant examples of artisan culture.
In this volume the author, who has conducted in-depth research on the decoding of the iconography of the kilim, analyzes the recurring symbolic elements – the primordial waters, the double axe, the six-pointed star, the cavern – in relation to an interdisciplinary approach including anthropology, art history, analytical psychology and mythology.