Analysis of Concepts and Visual Backgrounds of Animal Symbols in Guilan’ s Chador Shab Based on Local Myths and Beliefs

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ABEDDOUST HOSSEIN; Kazempoor Ziba

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Journal: ISLAMIC ART Year:2019 | Volume:15 | Issue:34 Page(s): 171-186

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Analysis of Concepts and Visual Backgrounds of Animal Symbols in Guilan’ s Chador Shab Based on Local Myths and Beliefs

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ABEDDOUST HOSSEIN | Kazempoor Ziba | Issue Writer Certificate

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Animal SymbolsQ1

Visual BackgroundQ1

Guilan Chador ShabQ1

Local BeliefsQ1

Abstract

Chador Shab is a textile that is traditionally woven in Guilan. This braided motif depicts the continuation of ancient symbolism of the land of Guilan until the present day. The present study seeks to realize the symbolic and pictorial concepts of animal motifs in Guilan’ s Chador Shab. The purpose of the research is to analyze the semantics and background of the designation knowledge of Chador Shab as a traditional woven. The research method is descriptiveanalytical. The method of collecting library data is through noting and picture reading. Data analysis was performed qualitatively. Based on the study findings, the background of the presence of animal motifs in the folklore culture and ancient art of Guilan can be demonstrated. Caprinae symbolizes fertility and also the Aries and arrival of spring, deer is the evader of evil and guardian of elements of good, bird is the heavenly symbol that is the guardian of the sacred plant, butterfly symbolizes change from stage to stage. Most animal motifs are associated with the concepts of benevolence, fertility and excess. An in-text study of popular beliefs as well as antiquities of the region show the continuity of symbolic thought in the Guilan art. Research objectives 1-Study of animal symbolic elements of Guilan’ s Chador Shab 2-Studying the Visual Background of the Chador Shab’ s animal motifs in ancient works of Gilan. research questions 1. What are the symbolic meanings of the Chador Shab’ s animal motifs and what are the Local Beliefs associated with these symbols? 2. What similarities can be drawn between Chador Shab’ s animal motifs and the Guilan antiquities?

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ABEDDOUST, HOSSEIN, & Kazempoor, Ziba. (2019). Analysis of Concepts and Visual Backgrounds of Animal Symbols in Guilan’ s Chador Shab Based on Local Myths and Beliefs. ISLAMIC ART, 15(34 ), 171-186. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/136725/en

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ABEDDOUST HOSSEIN, Kazempoor Ziba. Analysis of Concepts and Visual Backgrounds of Animal Symbols in Guilan’ s Chador Shab Based on Local Myths and Beliefs. ISLAMIC ART[Internet]. 2019;15(34 ):171-186. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/136725/en

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HOSSEIN ABEDDOUST, and Ziba Kazempoor, “Analysis of Concepts and Visual Backgrounds of Animal Symbols in Guilan’ s Chador Shab Based on Local Myths and Beliefs,” ISLAMIC ART, vol. 15, no. 34 , pp. 171–186, 2019, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/136725/en

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