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The star motif on an Anatolian weaving generally means happiness
and does not imply heaven for which a cloud, a dragon or a phoenix
is used in many works including miniatures and other textiles.
The six pointed star generally known as the Solomon's Seal
is being used in Anatolia since the time of the Phrygians who
lived long before the time of Solomon. Therefore it wouldn't
be wrong to deduce that it carries a meaning other than what
is implied by 'Solomon's Seal'. Taking into consideration the
mother goddess statues where the star symbolizes the womb, it
could be said that the motif is related to fertility.
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Due to technical difficulties, star motifs having five
points are used only on rugs. Usually star motifs have
eight or more points as illustrated below:
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