All Arabic patterns are based on the circle and its center. The circle as a symbol emphasizes on religion and God. It also symbolizes the role of Mecca, the center of Islam towards which all Muslim face during prayer. It is a symbol of eternity, justice and equality as well. From the circle derive the four fundamental figures below:
1. The Triangle that stands for harmony
2. The Square that symbolizes the physical world and materiality
3. The Hexagon that stands for heaven
4. And the Star that shows equal radiation towards all directions starting from a central point.
The basic compositional rules of the above elements are repetition and complexity.
So based on those symbols representations, the elements we are willing to represent in our carpet can be shown as follows:
1. The Triangle for all cultural spaces
2. The Square for bazaars and economical districts
3. The Hexagon for religious spaces( mosques and churches)
4. The Star for universities and academies.
Below are some quick depictions of those basic patterns.
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