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Table 8 The influence of social beliefs and beliefs in different decorative groups

From: The classification study of Xowun patterns and their naming of Qajar houses in Dezful

Social beliefs

 

Pattern

Description

Geometric

- The square and rhombus symbol of the earth, which is related to the number 4

- The circle pattern is a symbol of humanity and a mirror of the universe

- Cross motifs are a symbol of growth and fertility, which also emphasizes the number 4 and its related concepts

- The downward triangle is the concept of man and his power, and the zigzag forms are a symbol of holy mountains and waves

Combined geometries

- The use of the candle pattern with the concept of sanctity and ritual thinking is considered in the society's thought

- Chain patterns are a symbol of unity and integrity

Belief and Religious

In the group of religious thoughts:

- Objective use of religious names such as Bismillah, Muhammad, Ali, etc

In the group of non-religious beliefs:

- Attention to the eye pattern that protects people from natural disasters and problems

Related to plants and nature

- The role of the wave, which is reminiscent of a pattern in nature

- The flower pattern, which is inspired by plants and flowers in nature and has a variety of patterns

- The role of grape clusters, which have been used as a natural element in motifs

Animal-related

- The role of the cow's eye, which is influenced by people's attention to the cow as a valuable animal

- The role of monkey and cockroach, which was chosen because of the similarity of the pattern to them, and is a symbol of life and living nature in architecture

Influenced by construction technique

- The role of the cow's eye, which is influenced by people's attention to the cow as a valuable animal

- The role of monkey and cockroach, which was chosen because of the similarity of the pattern to them, and is a symbol of life and living nature in architecture