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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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