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Turkish and Islamic Museum 0846.jpg

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13th century, from Alaeddin's Tomb in Konya, Seljuq.
The field has elibelinde motifs, women with hands in hips (symbolising fertility). In the border dragon motifs. Source: Turkish Handwoven Carpets nr. 4


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