✺Growth: Tokens of a Forgotten Language✺
A unique project looking into the forgotten language* found on Turkish kilims, expertly hand-knitted by Pakize Akçakese. Only five individual items of knitwear, exploring five different themes.
We put together symbols of Eyes (chest), a Pomegranate (back) and Love & Union (arm) to represent ‘Growth’.
Pomegranate represents fertility. In the context of this project it implies discovery and revelation. The worthiness of growth is reflected in the thriving fruitfulness of the pomegranate.
Eyes imply protection from evil glares, judgement and envy. It is believed that the harms these may cause can best be prevented, again, by a human eye in a mirroring effect. The basis of growth requires going outside of one’s comfort zone, which takes courage and may require looking at a challenge in the eye.
Love & Union This is a symbol of dualism, inherited from the Far-East and imported to Anatolia, where it suggests the harmony between two people, or in this case, two sides which are present in all humans. The harmony of the opposing ideas in our minds makes growth far more abundant.
*There is no written-index for this language, and though Weavers generally agree on the meaning behind most symbols, they are also open to interpretation, which is the beauty of it. You can learn more here.
Material: 100% Wool & Olive Wood Buttons
Details: Loose fit | Unisex
Size: XS-S
A unique project looking into the forgotten language* found on Turkish kilims, expertly hand-knitted by Pakize Akçakese. Only five individual items of knitwear, exploring five different themes.
We put together symbols of Eyes (chest), a Pomegranate (back) and Love & Union (arm) to represent ‘Growth’.
Pomegranate represents fertility. In the context of this project it implies discovery and revelation. The worthiness of growth is reflected in the thriving fruitfulness of the pomegranate.
Eyes imply protection from evil glares, judgement and envy. It is believed that the harms these may cause can best be prevented, again, by a human eye in a mirroring effect. The basis of growth requires going outside of one’s comfort zone, which takes courage and may require looking at a challenge in the eye.
Love & Union This is a symbol of dualism, inherited from the Far-East and imported to Anatolia, where it suggests the harmony between two people, or in this case, two sides which are present in all humans. The harmony of the opposing ideas in our minds makes growth far more abundant.
*There is no written-index for this language, and though Weavers generally agree on the meaning behind most symbols, they are also open to interpretation, which is the beauty of it. You can learn more here.
Material: 100% Wool & Olive Wood Buttons
Details: Loose fit | Unisex
Size: XS-S
A unique project looking into the forgotten language* found on Turkish kilims, expertly hand-knitted by Pakize Akçakese. Only five individual items of knitwear, exploring five different themes.
We put together symbols of Eyes (chest), a Pomegranate (back) and Love & Union (arm) to represent ‘Growth’.
Pomegranate represents fertility. In the context of this project it implies discovery and revelation. The worthiness of growth is reflected in the thriving fruitfulness of the pomegranate.
Eyes imply protection from evil glares, judgement and envy. It is believed that the harms these may cause can best be prevented, again, by a human eye in a mirroring effect. The basis of growth requires going outside of one’s comfort zone, which takes courage and may require looking at a challenge in the eye.
Love & Union This is a symbol of dualism, inherited from the Far-East and imported to Anatolia, where it suggests the harmony between two people, or in this case, two sides which are present in all humans. The harmony of the opposing ideas in our minds makes growth far more abundant.
*There is no written-index for this language, and though Weavers generally agree on the meaning behind most symbols, they are also open to interpretation, which is the beauty of it. You can learn more here.
Material: 100% Wool & Olive Wood Buttons
Details: Loose fit | Unisex
Size: XS-S
