Frequently, the floral motifs show Western influences -- suggesting ... A special characteristic of Ottoman calligraphy is the tugra, a monogram that combines the name of the sultan and his ...

Palta created these pieces for his graduation thesis, and he explains, "It all started 2 years ago with an experiment to blend traditional ‘oriental’ (Ottoman) motifs and contemporary ...

Cancel anytime. PARIS - Elie Saab used Ottoman motifs to give his fall-winter 2012-2013 show an imaginative lift. PARIS – Elie Saab used Ottoman motifs to give his fall-winter 2012-2013 show an ...

The 40- and 46-story towers will incorporate motifs, geometrical patterns, and symbols of the Ottoman Empire, including the Turga, the seal of the Sultan. The scheme consists of a podium that acts as ...

Opened in 1617 after more than seven years of construction, the mosque reflects the spiritual devotion of Sultan Ahmed I and ...