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  • Eight-Point Star, Khatam, Seal of the Prophets, Four-Fold Archetypes

    The shape that most clearly represents Morocco in my mind's eye is the eight-point star. It is a simple shape made by overlapping two squares. The hard-edged lines make it indicative of Moroccan patterns, which are known for their use of straight lines in contrast to the curvilinear... more

    Reviewed by monograph Mar 09 2008, 04:57pm ( 7 reviews ) moroccandesign.com

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  • Rated by Hamidmalik on Jan 11 2009, 6:35am

    "Origins and Meanings of the Eight-Point Star"...Its significance..specially in the Islamic art...
  • Rated by liamvictor on Mar 13 2008, 2:39am

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  • Rated by monograph on Mar 09 2008, 4:57pm

    The shape that most clearly represents Morocco in my mind's eye is the eight-point star. It is a simple shape made by overlapping two squares. The hard-edged lines make it indicative of Moroccan patterns, which are known for their use of straight lines in contrast to the curvilinear arabesque of the Middle East. It has a feel that is both modern and ancient. What is the meaning behind this particular shape and what does it represent?
  • Rated by barbannco on Mar 09 2008, 12:19am

    Beautiful."A fountain is Fes,Morocco decorated with various patterns based around a central khatam that radiates outwards into various star formations."