Koshkar Muyuz

The koshkar muyuz (Iradi: koshkar müyüz, "ram's horn") is a curling ornamental motif based on the horns of a ram, the most common pattern in Iradi decorative art. Related forms are found throughout the Turkic and Mongol world.^[1]

The motif is a double spiral, used singly, in pairs or in continuous borders. It appears on shyrdak felt carpets, saddle cloths, embroidery, the stamped leather of saddles and whips, carved wood and the stone friezes of some public buildings. Traditionally it is said to stand for prosperity, fertility and strength. It is also widely used in modern logos and graphic design.^[1]

References

1. ^ Talas State University Press (2020). Wool and Women's Work in the Autonomous Tribal Regions, pp. 12–39.