Uşak carpet, 16th – 17th century
The carpet on this picture is a ‘bird’ carpet. This ‘Kuş’-motif (Bird) is loaded with various meanings, ranging from good luck to bad luck: happiness, joy and love; the soul of the dead; women; longing, an expectation of news; power and strength. The second motif used is ‘Çiçek’ (Flower), which refer to the garden of Eden. Therefore, the meaning of the Bird-motif in this carpet must be a happy and joyful one.