Category: Culture

A Forgotten Sufi Symbol in Safavid Carpet Art

Art, Culture, Uncategorized
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The Qoca* “Harshangh” Misnomer: A Forgotten Sufi Symbol in Safavid Carpet Art By Amir Oskouei — June 30, 2025 For centuries, a distinctive motif frequently found in classical Safavid carpets has been referred to in the market as “Harshangh” (خرچنگ)—a Persian word meaning “crab.” Dealers and collectors alike have adopted this term, mistakenly associating the form with crustacean-like claws or […]

Music World of Phonemes

Azerbaijan, Culture
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The ancient Nakhchivan which is considered to be the starting point of the modern civilization in the world, and known as the territory where the Prophet Noah had settled, during centuries has granted to Azerbaijan and the world hundreds of well-known thinker-scientists, architects, men of science and culture, ashug masters, singers, writers and poets, eminent political and state figures. This […]