CHINTEMANI DESIGN

This popular pattern with Chinese or Buddhist origin which consist of three circles forming an triangle and two wave or clouds pattern. Chintemani pattern was widely used on the Turkish rugs, textiles and ties during the Ottoman centuries especially from 15th to 17th centuries. The rugs with this pattern are called Postlu Hali "the rug with the Fleece" because of the resemblance of design for leopard skin.

It is also suggested that the design combination of the Chintemani pattern symbolize the dragon protecting either the moon or sun.