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Research code: A-10-61-1


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Handicrafts Department, Handicraft Faculty, Art University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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The ram's horn motif is considered one of the most prominent symbolic motifs in Turkic and Azeri cultures, rooted in totemistic, mythological, and ritualistic beliefs, and holding a significant position in various artistic domains, including carpet weaving. Consequently, this motif is extensively utilized in hand-woven textiles, particularly in the Perpedil carpets of the Quba region in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The aim of the present study is to conduct a semantic analysis, investigation, and elucidation of the symbolic concepts and functions of the ram's horn motif. Specifically, this research seeks to answer the fundamental question: What are the symbolic meanings of the ram's horn motif in the Perpedil carpets of Quba, Azerbaijan? Employing an analytical-descriptive approach, the study is based on documentary research, relevant articles, specialized literature, and the examination of selected samples of Quba's Perpedil carpets, with data subjected to qualitative analysis. The primary findings indicate that the ram's horn motif in Quba's Perpedil carpets is not merely a decorative element; rather, based on textual analysis, it conveys symbolic, cultural, and historical concepts such as power, stability, courage, masculinity, protection, and endurance, while maintaining a close connection to the region's pastoralist livelihood and ritualistic traditions. Furthermore, structural analysis of the motifs reveals three primary types of the ram's horn-independent, composite, and partial-each integrated according to its specific role within the carpet's composition. In summary, the ram's horn motif in the Perpedil carpets of Quba serves as a reflection of the mythological, ritualistic, and pastoral-nomadic beliefs of the people of the Quba region.
     
Type of Study: Research | Subject: other topics
Received: 2025/12/22 | Accepted: 2026/05/10

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