Elibelinde

Elibelinde (Turkish for "hands on hips") is a motif of a hands-on-hips female figure. It is widely used on kilims (flat tapestry-woven carpets) and occurs in many variations.[1][2][3] The arms of the figure are represented by two inward-facing hooks, while the body of the woman is represented by a triangle or diamond. The head is typically represented by a diamond. The Elibelinde is a symbol of fertility and motherhood. It is one of many kilim motifs commonly woven into Turkish flatweave rugs.[4][3]

References

  1. "Hands on Hips - Elibelinde". Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  2. "elibelinde". Art and Architecture Thesaurus. The J. Paul Getty Trust. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  3. Erbek, Güran (1998). Kilim Catalogue No. 1. May Selçuk A. S. Edition=1st.
  4. Peter Davies (2000). Antique Kilims of Anatolia. W.W. Norton. p. 55. ISBN 978-0-393-73047-0.
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