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Abstract
After completing this study, we find that this research has dealt with an important aspect of Ottoman applied arts, which is Prayer Rugs and other applied arts in Ottoman era are still need of further research and study, as I was keen on every page of this research to highlight the extent of sophistication and progress in Turkish prayer rugs and I hope that I have succeeded in this purpose.
Results:
• The Ottomans played a prominent role in Islamic art and immortalized in its record the pages of bright.
• Scientific publication of Twenty Five Ottoman Turkish prayer rugs for the first time.
• The design of prayer rugs, in general, was associated with the architectural and decorative elements of the mosque.
• Milas rugs had a unique design that can be seen clearly in its arch of mihrab with the lozenge shape.
• In most of the floral, geometric and animal ornamentations as well as mythological animal depictions, the scholars avoided finding special names or even referring to an interpretation of many of their decorative elements, as the Turkish artist made a radical change in the decorative motifs that stylized them completely from their nature. Hence, they lost many of their forms in order to fit the function and religious purpose of the prayer rug.
• Symbolism in the use of colors and ideological influences are evident in the colors of the prayer rugs.
• The Ottoman artist depicted the floral motifs on Ottoman prayer rugs realistically and accurately, which indicates that he was very familiar with the names of flowers and how to differentiate between similar flowers in nature in terms of shape.
• Carnations were used in decorating some Ottoman prayer rugs as a unique decorative element.
• The interest in depicting carnation increased during the 12th century AH / 18th AD, which marked the golden age of this flower, as it was depicted in all Ottoman arts, the rugs in general, and the Giordes prayer rugs in particular.
• The Ottoman artist succeeded in achieving the elements of balance and harmony in the general composition of prayer rugs, as the decorative elements were mixed in perfect harmony, in an indication to the artist’s full awareness of such elements.
Recommendations:
1. Increasing awareness of the field of Islamic rugs. The study recommends preparing more shopping festivals and exhibitions on Islamic rugs, in order to emphasize the reuse of our artistic heritage, according to the distinct structural patterns that combine the Egyptian and Islamic character with the requirements of the age.
2. Compiling an artistic scientific encyclopedia on the aesthetics of Islamic arts. It should include pictures and explanations of the Ottoman rugs produced during the Islamic eras. In addition, this recommended scientific study should be carried out by an Arab Islamic body to preserve our cultural heritage and to facilitate the relevant future researches.
3. Using the plant and geometric motifs inspired from the Ottoman heritage in decorating carpet products to enrich the look and general taste of the audience.
4. Coordinating with the international tourism sector of the Tourism Promotion Authority, the Supreme Council of Antiquities, and the Islamic and Coptic Antiquities Sector to enlist the topic of Islamic carpets in the tourism exhibitions held in various countries of the world, especially those held in countries interested in Islamic heritage and culture such as Kazakhstan, Indonesia and Malaysia.
5. To allocate electronic screens equipped with the technology of photographing stereoscopic dimensions (three-dimensional) , and installing them in a form of pictures or videos showing the most prominent models of the ancient Ottoman carpets in the various exhibition halls of the museums, where the tourist can choose the piece of carpet he likes to take his picture with , in the way he determines , by the technology provided in the program of the screen , the tourist also can link the program of the screen with his e-mail to send pictures, videos and virtual tours which may take a period not exceeding 5 minutes, noting that this service is provided free of charge. Such service can be used in making propaganda for these pieces, noting that statistical estimates indicate that the average acquaintances of a person is 250 individuals on the social media, on the other hand, this guarantees us positive access free of any defects or anything offensive to the Egyptian tourist destination.
6. Coordination with the international tourism sector of the Tourism Promotion Authority and the Higher Council of Antiquities - the Islamic and Coptic Antiquities Sector - to include the Ottoman carpet issue in the tourist exhibitions held in the countries of the world, especially the exhibitions held in regions interested in Islamic heritage and culture such as Kazakhstan, Indonesia and Malaysia.
7. Setting up a museum in the New Administrative Capital concerned with studying the Islamic carpets and establishing a hall specialized in displaying the Turkish prayer rugs in Egypt.
8. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is currently developing Al-Hussein area. In this context, the researcher proposes to construct an Islamic model based on an Ottoman prayer rug as a symbol that reflects the Islamic civilization.
9. Holding exhibitions to display samples of Islamic artifacts, especially the Ottoman prayer rugs, in the Islamic universities of the countries interested in Islamic heritage, such as ”Noor Mubarak” University in Kazakhstan, as Egypt is the main contributor in this university; it is worth noting that number of tourists coming from Kazakhstan has tripled in the last five years.
10. Designing guide boards of the Islamic archaeological sites and postage stamps in the form of an Ottoman prayer rug.
11. To conclude a cooperation protocol between the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Library of Alexandria for the tourist marketing and promotion of the Ottoman prayer rugs on the ”Cult net” website, which is the largest website concerned with disseminating the Egyptian heritage and culture to various countries of the world
12. . Spreading awareness in schools on the importance of Islamic arts, and distributing souvenirs that take form of Ottoman prayer rugs to attract domestic tourism.
13. Preparing tourist brochures that contain a large number of attractive pictures of the Ottoman prayer rugs in Egypt explaining their artistic importance in different languages, to be distributed in the offices of tourism promotion, the regional tourism authorities, tourist companies, and libraries of universities and schools.
14. The idea of the flying carpet for the tourist attraction of children, and using it in the tourism promotion of Ottoman carpets.
15. Tourism promotion of the Ottoman carpets in Egypt through advertisements, whether printed, such as newspapers and magazines, or television ads; advertisements are among the most widespread and influential means for customers.
16. Cultural exchange between carpet and textile museums in Egypt and world countries.
17. Establishing museums of Islamic rugs, similar to the Textile Museum and the Ceramic Museum, as well as enlisting them upon Egypt’s tourist map.
18. Establishing a center to teach the young to weave carpets to preserve this craft, which began to decrease. These centers should be attached to museums or in archaeological homes, to weave prayer rugs similar to the Turkish rugs and others, as well as marketing them in souvenir shops settled in archaeological sites or in exhibitions organized by the Ministry of Culture, instead of prayer rugs imported from China and their marketing in the Two Holy Mosques and also in Egypt during the month of Ramadan.
19. Designing tourist souvenirs in the form of Ottoman carpets, the back side of the carpet can be used to display Islamic archaeological areas.
20. Cooperation between the Egyptian Tourism Product Development Unit and the sections that display Islamic carpets in the museums to prepare a study for employing and exploiting the Ottoman prayer rugs in Egypt touristically, and shedding more light on them.