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Thought to represent the three powers of Buddha, the tri-spotted “Chintamani” (çintemani) motif originated in Central Asia where it was employed by the Uighur Turks as a symbol of royal rule.

In Otoman visual arts, the three spots were incoorporated into a leopard pattern signifying male potency, strength, power and the sultanate.

Chintamani was widely used on fabrics, tiles and rugs in the 16th and 17th centuries. Pairs of wavy lines were usually accompanied the three spots of Chintamani, of representing the stripes on tiger fur to complete the pattern.

The most promient historic motif in terms of widespread use, chintamani keeps on inspiring the turkish designers in every aspect of life.





...taken at the food-court of one of the newest shopping malls in Istanbul, “Meydanacik”...





...you may check the workshop to see the original
chintamani
pattern on a fabric...

...talking about leopard spots and tiger stripes, you should also see the
stripey tiger :)...

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