Svastika Motif from Past to Present

Abstract

Throughout human history, symbols have been one of the most effective means of communication of thoughts and emotions. This visual language has become a universal expression of the human experience, taking on different meanings in different cultures and periods. This study will examine how symbols reflect a cultural, religious and social identity and how they have transformed in the historical process, particularly through the symbol of the svastika. In this study, the svastika symbol, which has a long history dating back to BC, is analyzed in a historical perspective. It is seen that this symbol, which symbolizes good luck and good fortune in various civilizations, has different meanings and areas of use in different cultures. This study, supported by a literature review, focuses on the evolution of the svastika in the historical process and the diversity of its symbolic meaning.

This research, which examines the svastika motif in Anatolian and Islamic culture, reveals once again that symbols are not only visual expressions, but also the memory, beliefs and values of societies. As in the case of the svastika, the meaning of a symbol is more accurately understood when it is evaluated within its cultural and historical context. This study shows that decoding the universal language of symbols can help us understand the past, as well as the complex nature of this visual language that continues to shape our cultural identities and beliefs today. While emphasizing the importance of symbols in human history, this study shows how a symbol can also reflect a cultural, religious and social identity, as in the case of the svastika. Deciphering the universal language of symbols will not only help us understand the past, but also better grasp the complex nature of this visual language that continues to shape our cultural identities and beliefs today. The svastika motif in Anatolian and Islamic culture was researched and 3 weaving examples were found. The study was completed by supporting it with visuals.