Carpets and kilims since their beginning, were not created just for meeting man's physical needs but also for his psychological wishes. Religious beliefs and ritual life enrich and develop philosophical thoughts and the soul of man. This influences both the artist and his work in various ways. Just looking at the motifs and compositions in the carpets and kilims makes this evident.
The meanings of the motives in Turkish carpet are different depending on the region. However, generally the motives symbolize religious beliefs, nobility, power and the other themes described below briefly. The language of carpets and kilims not only indicates the skill of the weaver but also transmits their messages.

Amulet And Evil Eye:	Bird:	Burdock:
Chest:	Cros And Hook:	Dragon:
Earrings:	Eye:	Fertility:
Hand,Finger and Comb:	Hands on Hips:	Hair Band:
Ram's Horn:	Running Water:	Scorpion:
Star:	Tree of Life:	Monster's feet: