CONTEMPORARY USAGE OF TURKISH TRADITIONAL MOTIFS IN PRODUCT DESIGNS
CONTEMPORARY USAGE OF TURKISH TRADITIONAL MOTIFS IN PRODUCT DESIGNS

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this study is to identify traditional Turkish motifs and their relationship with current product designs. Traditional Turkish motifs have played a very important role in Ottoman arts because of their symbolic meanings and unique styles from 16th century onwards. When we examine these motifs we encounter; Tiger Stripe, Three Spot (Çintemani), Rumi, Hatayi, Penç, Cloud, Crescent, Star, Hyacinth, Tulip and Carnation motifs. Nowadays, Turkish designers have begun to use traditional Turkish motifs in their designs in order to differentiate themselves from more conventional designers. Examples of current designs using Turkish motifs are perceived as being of Ottoman origin and having historical value. In this study, Turkish motifs were examined along with their impact on product designs used today.

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