It is believed that some people possess a power in their glance which causes harm, injury, misfortune and even death. Evil eyes are various objects that reduce the effect of the evil glance, thus protecting the ones who carry them. Muska is a written charm which is believed to have magical and religious power to protect the possessor from dangerous external factors.
The bird motifs seen in Turkish carpets have various meanings. While birds live owls and ravens imply bad luck, doves, pigeons and nightingales are used to symbolize good luck. The bird is the symbol of happiness, joy and love. It stands for power and strenght. It is the imperial symbol of various states founded in Anatolia. The birds also refers to divine messengers and long life. The Anka bird (Phoenix) fighting with the dragon refers to spring.
Burdock is a plant with burrs which stick to the clothing of people and the hair of animals. It is believed to be capable of warding off the evil eye. On the other hand, the fact that the term like a burdock means full of flowers, accounts for the use of this motif on flour bags as a symbol of abundance.
This motif in general, symbolizes the trousseau chest of a young girl. Since the objects in this chest is to be used in the husband’s house, the expactations and hopes of the young girl are reflected in the pieces she has woven knitted and embroidered.