Turquoise Geometric Star pattern Tapestry

Historical Star Islamic geometric pattern. There is a rich history in the formation of these elegant patterns. These geometric patterns are one of the major forms of Islamic ornament, which tends to avoid using figurative images. The geometric designs in Islamic art are often built on combinations of repeated squares and circles, which may be overlapped and interlaced to form intricate and complex patterns. The complexity and variety of patterns used evolved from simple stars in the ninth century, through a variety of 6- to 13-point patterns by the 13th century, and finally to include also 14- and 16-point stars in the sixteenth century. Enrich your life with a world of history and spirituality!